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 »
The state of South Dakota experiences a range of severe weather events, including blizzards, tornadoes, floods, droughts, and wildfires. These events pose significant threats to life, property, and infrastructure. For instance, the... Read more »
South Africa, while boasting diverse ecosystems and abundant natural resources, faces a range of environmental hazards. These events, encompassing geophysical occurrences like earthquakes and hydrometeorological phenomena such as floods and droughts, pose... Read more »
South Dakota experiences a range of severe weather events, including blizzards, tornadoes, floods, droughts, and wildfires. Blizzards can bring heavy snowfall, high winds, and whiteout conditions, paralyzing transportation and isolating communities. Tornadoes,... Read more »
The Palmetto State faces a variety of threats from severe weather events, including hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and winter storms. Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and the historic floods of 2015 serve as... Read more »
Mining incidents causing significant loss of life or injury have unfortunately been a recurring theme in South African history. These events range from explosions and rockfalls to flooding and fires, often stemming... Read more »