The loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere resulted from damage sustained during launch. A piece of insulating foam separated from the external tank... Read more »
Hazardous atmospheric events of substantial magnitude, encompassing phenomena such as blizzards, cyclones, droughts, floods, heatwaves, and tornadoes, constitute severe threats to life, property, and infrastructure. For instance, a prolonged period of extreme... Read more »
A romantic encounter gone awry, characterized by awkwardness, discomfort, or unexpected negative events, can range from mild mishaps to truly mortifying experiences. For instance, a spilled drink, a clash of personalities, or... Read more »
Visual documentation of the Space Shuttle Challenger’s disintegration on January 28, 1986, encompasses photographs and video recordings captured from various sources, including ground-based cameras, airborne tracking aircraft, and media outlets. These records... Read more »
The catastrophic failure of Dam I at the Crrego do Feijo iron ore mine near Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on January 25, 2019, released a torrent of mining waste that engulfed the... Read more »
Species often labeled with this term are typically those that experience population booms after disturbances, such as algal blooms following pollution events, or those that thrive in degraded habitats. For example, certain... Read more »
A catastrophic failure of a bridge structure within the city of Baltimore could encompass various scenarios, including partial or complete collapse due to structural deficiencies, design flaws, environmental factors (e.g., earthquakes, flooding),... Read more »
Catastrophic events in the deep ocean can encompass a range of incidents, from equipment failures on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and submersibles, to pipeline leaks and blowouts, impacting both human life and... Read more »
Restoration work following floods, fires, earthquakes, and other destructive events involves a range of specialized roles. These roles can include debris removal, structural repair, water damage mitigation, mold remediation, content cleaning, and... Read more »
A combination of factors, circumstances, or decisions that, when present together, significantly increase the risk of an adverse outcome can be described as a recipe for trouble. For example, ignoring safety regulations... Read more »