The deadliest accident in aviation history, involving two fully loaded Boeing 747s, occurred on March 27, 1977, at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) in the Canary Islands. A bomb threat... Read more »
The catastrophic failure of a coal-waste impoundment in Logan County, West Virginia, on February 26, 1972, resulted in a devastating deluge that ravaged sixteen communities along Buffalo Creek Hollow. The ensuing torrent... Read more »
Protecting an organization’s data and IT infrastructure against disruptive events, whether natural disasters or cyberattacks, requires a robust plan for restoring functionality. This encompasses technical processes, policies, and procedures designed to ensure... Read more »
A group trained and equipped to respond to emergencies, such as natural disasters or major accidents, provides vital support in times of crisis. These teams may be composed of professionals like firefighters,... Read more »
Films depicting the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy serve as a dramatic representation of a pivotal moment in American history and space exploration. These productions often explore the technical failures that led... Read more »
Severe weather events involving frozen precipitation can cause significant damage and disruption. When ice pellets, formed within powerful thunderstorms, grow large enough to fall to the ground, this precipitation is classified as... Read more »
A concise account of the 1984 industrial accident in Bhopal, India, typically covers the accidental release of methyl isocyanate gas from a Union Carbide pesticide plant, the immediate and long-term health consequences... Read more »
The 1998 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, impacted by a severe storm in the Bass Strait, resulted in the loss of six lives, five yachts, and the rescue of 55 sailors. This... Read more »
A catastrophic failure in a seemingly pristine or idyllic setting can be described as a calamitous event that undermines the facade of perfection. For instance, a substantial data breach within a highly... Read more »
The catastrophic tailings dam failure at the Mount Polley copper and gold mine in British Columbia, Canada, on August 4, 2014, released millions of cubic meters of mining waste and water into... Read more »