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 »
The Munich air disaster, which occurred on 6 February 1958, involved a British European Airways flight attempting to depart from a slush-covered runway in Munich, West Germany. Carrying the Manchester United football... Read more »