The process of scientifically identifying human remains in the aftermath of mass fatality incidents, whether natural or human-caused, is a complex and multifaceted endeavor. This systematic methodology often involves experts from various... Read more »
The Chernobyl disaster, a catastrophic nuclear accident, resulted from a flawed reactor design coupled with serious operational errors during a safety test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 4 reactor in... Read more »
The Chernobyl disaster, a catastrophic nuclear accident, occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Pripyat, in what was then part of the Soviet Union (now Ukraine). A... Read more »
No state is entirely immune to the forces of nature. While some regions experience certain hazards less frequently than others, every area of the United States is susceptible to some type of... Read more »
Defining the single “worst” disaster in history presents a complex challenge. Disasters can be categorized by their nature (natural or human-caused), their scale (local, regional, or global), and their impact (loss of... Read more »