A calamity of significant magnitude impacting a nation requires a framework for understanding and response. Events like widespread flooding, devastating earthquakes, or large-scale industrial accidents that overwhelm local and regional capacities typically... Read more »
Defining the most catastrophic event in United States history presents a complex challenge. Magnitude can be measured in terms of loss of life, economic impact, or lasting societal changes. A pandemic, for... Read more »
A calamitous event of such magnitude that it overwhelms local and regional resources, necessitating a national response. This could include widespread destruction, significant loss of life, or severe disruption to societal function.... Read more »