Preventing a calamitous event, through timely intervention or fortunate circumstance, describes a situation where a major negative outcome was successfully avoided. For instance, meticulous maintenance might prevent a catastrophic bridge collapse, or... Read more »
A situation of significant potential harm, prevented through proactive measures or fortunate circumstances, constitutes a successful avoidance of calamity. For example, a potential airplane collision prevented by air traffic control demonstrates this... Read more »
