Catastrophic natural events resulting in immense loss of life have occurred throughout history, impacting human populations and leaving lasting societal and environmental consequences. Examples include pandemics, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.... Read more »
The Buffalo Creek Flood: An Appalachian Tragedy, published in 1972 by Kai T. Erikson, chronicles the devastating dam failure in Logan County, West Virginia, on February 26, 1973. This work provides a... Read more »
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides crucial nutritional support to low-income South Carolina residents. In the wake of federally declared disasters, such as hurricanes or floods, the program offers additional assistance,... Read more »
Positions supporting individuals and communities affected by natural or human-caused calamities can now be filled from anywhere with an internet connection. These roles encompass a wide range of skills, from providing administrative... Read more »
The incident, occurring in the central Indian city in December 1984, involved a catastrophic gas leak from a pesticide plant. Methyl isocyanate, a highly toxic chemical, escaped into the atmosphere, immediately impacting... Read more »
The term refers to any aviation accident or incident involving Pan American World Airways, a major American airline that operated from 1927 to 1991. Examples include the 1957 crash in the Pacific... Read more »
A state-level proclamation of a disaster in the Lone Star State during the year 2024 signifies a formal recognition by the Governor that an event, such as a hurricane, flood, wildfire, or... Read more »
Footage of the Chernobyl disaster, encompassing both officially documented material and amateur recordings, provides a visual record of the event’s immediate aftermath and subsequent cleanup efforts. This visual documentation includes scenes of... Read more »
The solidified lava-like mass of corium, a highly radioactive material formed during the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant meltdown in 1986, is often referred to by a descriptive nickname due to its wrinkled... Read more »
The 2001-2002 concert series, headlined by the American rock band Green Day and featuring blink-182, provided a platform for two of the era’s most popular punk rock acts. Supporting bands like Jimmy... Read more »