The deadliest accident in aviation history, involving two Boeing 747s, occurred on March 27, 1977, at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) in the Canary Islands. A bomb threat at Gran... Read more »
The catastrophic midair collision at the Ramstein Air Base in West Germany during an aerial display in 1988 resulted in the deaths of 70 people, including 67 spectators and three pilots. Three... Read more »
The partial meltdown at a nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on March 28, 1979, resulted from a combination of equipment malfunctions and inadequate operator responses. Radioactive gases were released into the... Read more »
Agreements for procuring essential goods and services following catastrophic eventssuch as hurricanes, earthquakes, or floodsare crucial components of emergency response and recovery. These legally binding documents outline the scope of work, payment... Read more »
Catastrophic events of considerable scale and impact, occurring within the past few years and affecting multiple countries or populations worldwide, encompass a broad range of phenomena. These include natural occurrences such as... Read more »
Organizations rely on intricate technological systems and data infrastructure for daily operations. When unforeseen events like natural disasters, cyberattacks, or hardware failures disrupt these systems, the consequences can be severe, ranging from... Read more »
The organized analysis, planning, and implementation of strategies designed to reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. These strategies encompass preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts across all sectors of society,... Read more »
New Hampshire, while not typically associated with large-scale catastrophic events, faces a range of potential hazards. These include severe winter storms featuring heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions, flooding from heavy rainfall and... Read more »
Preventing a catastrophic event involves proactive measures to eliminate or mitigate potential threats. For instance, reinforcing a levee before a predicted flood can safeguard a community from inundation. This proactive approach emphasizes... Read more »
On October 21st, a catastrophic colliery spoil tip collapse engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a row of houses in the Welsh village of Aberfan. The morning tragedy claimed the lives of 116... Read more »