The 1980 collapse of a portion of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, located in Tampa Bay, Florida, resulted from a collision between the bridge and the bulk carrier MV Summit Venture during a... Read more »
A poorly constructed or misleading hint in a crossword puzzle can lead to frustration and impede solvers’ progress. For example, a clue referencing obscure trivia without sufficient wordplay or cross-letters can create... Read more »
Catastrophic loss of life at sea, resulting from events like shipwrecks, collisions, or sinkings, represents a significant area of study. The scale of such tragedies is often measured by the number of... Read more »
Applications, systems, and procedures that allow an organization to restore its IT infrastructure and data after a disruptive event, such as a natural disaster, cyberattack, or equipment failure, comprise a critical component... Read more »
The popular restaurant chain’s commitment to remaining open during and after natural disasters has evolved into a robust, formalized internal process. This involves dedicated personnel trained in crisis management, logistics, and rapid... Read more »
Globally, communities face diverse and formidable environmental challenges. Events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, wildfires, and severe storms disrupt lives, economies, and ecosystems. For instance, a coastal area might experience flooding... Read more »
A template document in Portable Document Format (PDF) provides a pre-designed framework for organizations to create a strategy for restoring critical operations and data after an unforeseen disruptive event. This framework typically... Read more »
High-quality films depicting catastrophic events are readily available through Amazon’s streaming service. These films range from large-scale natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis to man-made catastrophes and apocalyptic scenarios. Examples include films... Read more »
The concept of simulated conflict against powerful natural forces, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or volcanic eruptions, offers a unique lens for understanding human vulnerability and resilience. Imagine a scenario where engineers design... Read more »
Greg Sestero’s memoir, co-written with Tom Bissell, chronicles the unusual production of Tommy Wiseau’s 2003 film The Room, often cited as one of the worst movies ever made. It provides a first-hand... Read more »