A major maritime incident involving a passenger vessel from Italy can have devastating consequences, impacting human lives, the environment, and the cruise industry. The sinking of the Costa Concordia off the coast... Read more »
The Christmas Eve tragedy of 1913 in Calumet, Michigan, claimed the lives of 73 individuals, mostly children, during a crowded Christmas party. A false cry of “fire” within the Workers’ Hall, often... Read more »
Catastrophic failures of impoundment structures in Italy have resulted in significant loss of life and environmental damage. The Vajont Dam disaster, for example, serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences... Read more »
The Italian peninsula, situated in a complex geological setting, experiences a range of natural hazards. These include seismic activity leading to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions from active and dormant volcanoes like Etna and... Read more »
A major maritime accident involving a passenger vessel from Italy can have profound consequences. The sinking of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Isola del Giglio in 2012 serves as a... Read more »