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 »
Protecting organizational data and ensuring business continuity requires a robust system for copying and storing information securely and retrieving it when needed. This involves creating redundant copies of data on separate media... Read more »
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on February 1, 2003. Seven crew members were aboard. There were no survivors. The absence of survivors profoundly impacted the nation and... Read more »
The Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food benefits, provides crucial assistance to low-income families and individuals affected by disasters. When a federal disaster declaration is made for... Read more »