The Korean Peninsula, while boasting modern infrastructure and advanced disaster preparedness systems, remains susceptible to a range of geophysical and hydrometeorological hazards. These include typhoons, heavy rainfall leading to floods and landslides,... Read more »
The sinking of the MV Sewol on April 16, 2014, resulted in a devastating loss of life, primarily affecting students from Danwon High School. Overloaded and improperly handled during a turn, the... Read more »
South America, with its diverse geography encompassing the towering Andes Mountains, the vast Amazon rainforest, and extensive coastlines, experiences a wide range of geological and meteorological events that can lead to significant... Read more »
Colombia, situated in a geologically complex region, faces a range of threats including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, wildfires, and droughts. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and its varied... Read more »
The Palmetto State faces a variety of threats from nature, including hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes. Hurricanes pose a significant risk to coastal communities, bringing high winds, storm surge, and heavy... Read more »
Locating communities with minimal risk from natural hazards is a crucial factor for individuals and families considering relocation or investment. Evaluating a region’s vulnerability to events such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes... Read more »
The sinking of the MV Sewol on April 16, 2014, off the coast of Jindo Island, resulted in a significant loss of life, predominantly students from Danwon High School. Overloading, improper cargo... Read more »
Preparing for natural and man-made emergencies in the Palmetto State involves a multifaceted approach encompassing individual, community, and governmental levels. This includes developing plans for evacuation routes, securing essential supplies, and coordinating... Read more »
The term refers to calamitous events occurring within the state, ranging from natural hazards like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes to human-induced incidents such as industrial accidents and severe storms. A hurricane making... Read more »
The tragic sinking of the MV Sewol on April 16, 2014, off the coast of Jindo Island, claimed the lives of 304 people, mostly high school students on a field trip. Overloading,... Read more »