Determining the mortality resulting from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident is a complex issue. While the immediate deaths of plant workers and firefighters are relatively well-documented, the long-term effects of radiation exposure... Read more »
The Hindenburg disaster, a catastrophic airship accident that occurred on May 6, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey, resulted in a surprisingly high number of survivors given the spectacular nature of the... Read more »
Quantifying events classified as nuclear disasters presents a complex challenge due to variations in defining the severity and scope of such incidents. The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) provides a... Read more »
Annual mortality resulting from natural disasters is a complex and fluctuating figure influenced by numerous factors, including the type, intensity, and location of the event, as well as the preparedness and resilience... Read more »