1980 Skyway Bridge Disaster: The Tragic Collapse | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1980 Skyway Bridge Disaster: The Tragic Collapse


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The catastrophic collapse of a major Florida bridge in 1980, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of structural integrity and... Read more »
Key Bridge Disaster Loan: Relief & Recovery | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Key Bridge Disaster Loan: Relief & Recovery


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Financial assistance provided in the wake of a catastrophic bridge failure can be crucial for community recovery. These programs, often administered by government agencies, offer vital support to individuals, businesses, and local... Read more »
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American Bridge Disasters: Case Studies & Prevention | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

American Bridge Disasters: Case Studies & Prevention


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Structural failures involving bridges within the United States encompass a range of events, from partial collapses to complete overthrows, often resulting in significant loss of life, injuries, and disruption of transportation. These... Read more »
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse: A Disaster | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse: A Disaster


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The 1940 collapse of the first Tacoma Narrows Suspension Bridge, often referred to as “Galloping Gertie,” serves as a dramatic example of aeroelastic flutter. Opened just four months prior, the bridge’s slender... Read more »
1906 Toledo Bridge Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1906 Toledo Bridge Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy


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The collapse of the Maumee River Bridge, located in Toledo, Ohio, on October 18, 1906, resulted in the tragic loss of at least two lives and several injuries. Erected in 1888, this... Read more »