The November 1971 tragedy on the high plateau of the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland involved a group of Edinburgh school children and their instructors caught in a sudden and severe blizzard. This... Read more »
The year 2024, like any other, carries the potential for significant geophysical events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and extreme weather phenomena including hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires. These events can... Read more »
The 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans race was marred by a catastrophic accident, often considered the most devastating crash in motorsport history. A collision between competing cars sent debris flying into... Read more »
Visual documentation of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events encompasses a wide range of media, from historical etchings and photographs to contemporary drone footage and satellite imagery.... Read more »
Employment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in disaster relief encompasses a range of roles focused on assisting individuals and communities affected by natural disasters and other emergencies. These roles can... Read more »
Rankings of films depicting large-scale environmental calamities, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, or meteorological events, are a popular subject for online discussion and articles. These lists often focus on cinematic spectacle,... Read more »
Failures of amusement park rides and attractions, resulting in injuries or fatalities, represent a critical area of study. These incidents can range from equipment malfunctions and operational errors to natural disasters and... Read more »
Visual representations of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and surrounding areas provide crucial information about the geographical extent of radioactive contamination following the 1986 nuclear accident. These depictions often use color-coding to illustrate... Read more »
The catastrophic event at the St. Paul Coal Company’s Cherry Mine in Bureau County, Illinois, on November 13, 1909, claimed the lives of 259 men and boys. A fire, ignited by a... Read more »
At the commencement of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, the city of Thebes is ravaged by a plague. Citizens are dying, livestock are perishing, and crops are failing. This devastating pestilence creates an atmosphere... Read more »