This field encompasses a multidisciplinary approach to mitigating the risks associated with natural and technological hazards. It involves the application of engineering principles and practices to protect communities and infrastructure from the... Read more »
A recently emerged catastrophic event, such as a novel pandemic, a previously unknown extreme weather phenomenon, or a large-scale technological failure, presents unique challenges. For instance, the rapid spread of a novel... Read more »
Environmental calamities within the United States encompass a wide range of events, from human-caused incidents like oil spills and industrial pollution to naturally occurring phenomena such as wildfires and hurricanes. These events... Read more »
In mass-casualty incidents, a system for rapidly categorizing victims based on the severity of their injuries is essential. Color-coded labels, applied after a brief assessment, communicate the urgency of treatment needed. For... Read more »
The tragedy near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, during the construction of a hydroelectric tunnel through Gauley Mountain between 1930 and 1932, resulted in a significant loss of life due to acute silicosis.... Read more »
The Challenger explosion, which occurred 73 seconds after liftoff on January 28, 1986, resulted in the loss of all seven crew members. The orbiter broke apart after a failure of O-rings in... Read more »
Current events concerning significant negative incidents within China are crucial for understanding the nation’s ongoing challenges and resilience. Such events can range from natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, and droughts to industrial... Read more »
The term likely refers to a misconstrued or hypothetical event. There is no widely recognized or documented historical incident commonly known as an “Ohio balloon disaster.” While Ohio has a history of... Read more »
The sinking of the MS Estonia in the Baltic Sea on September 28, 1994, remains one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in European history. The passenger and car ferry capsized and... Read more »
This refers to the 2017 biographical comedy-drama directed and starring Franco, which chronicles the making of Tommy Wiseau’s 2003 cult classic film The Room, often dubbed “the worst movie ever made.” It’s... Read more »