The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, occurring in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, resulted from a blowout and explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. Eleven lives were lost, and an... Read more »
Catastrophic events stemming from natural forces have profoundly shaped the United States, leaving indelible marks on its landscape, infrastructure, and collective memory. These events range from devastating hurricanes and earthquakes to widespread... Read more »
Defining the single “worst” disaster in history presents a complex challenge. Disasters can be categorized by their nature (natural or human-caused), their scale (local, regional, or global), and their impact (loss of... Read more »