Visualizations depicting the geographical distribution of various hazard events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, within individual states provide a powerful tool for understanding regional vulnerabilities. These representations can range from... Read more »
Literature exploring earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other extreme natural events encompasses both fiction and nonfiction. Fictional accounts often use these events as plot devices or backdrops to explore human resilience,... Read more »
Serious disruptions to the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts exceeding the affected community’s ability to cope using its own resources.... Read more »
Extreme meteorological events, driven by shifts in climate patterns and intensified by global warming, have become increasingly frequent and impactful. Examples include devastating floods in Pakistan, prolonged droughts in East Africa, powerful... Read more »
The concept of widespread catastrophic events accompanying the end of the world is a recurring theme in many cultures and religions. These events often involve environmental upheaval, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,... Read more »
Employment protections during catastrophic events encompass various aspects, such as the right to refuse unsafe work, access to hazard pay, and guarantees against dismissal for disaster-related absences. For example, an employee should... Read more »
Negative incidents in professional settings encompass a broad spectrum, from minor mishaps and near misses to catastrophic events. These occurrences can range from a relatively contained equipment malfunction causing temporary disruption, to... Read more »
The city of Portland, Oregon, faces potential threats from various natural hazards. These include earthquakes, stemming from the Cascadia Subduction Zone and other local faults, floods from the Willamette and Columbia Rivers,... Read more »
Cosmetic procedures undertaken by well-known individuals sometimes yield undesirable results, ranging from minor imperfections to significant medical complications. These instances, often highly publicized, can involve facial alterations, body contouring, or other enhancements... Read more »
Accidents in facilities generating power from atomic fission represent critical events with potentially far-reaching consequences. These incidents, ranging from equipment malfunctions to natural disasters impacting plant operations, can result in the release... Read more »