Disaster

In Miami, sustained winds reached 60 mph (97 km/h), shattering plate-glass windows and interrupting electrical and telegraph services.[26] The Florida East Coast Railway Station in Hallandale Beach was nearly destroyed. Windows and roofs were damaged in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, but damage was minor overall.[11] At the latter, the storm also downed power lines, telephone wires,[27] and trees, and destroyed car garages.[26] The storm left two fatalities in the city.[28] In Pompano Beach, the…

corresponds with the accident in Fukushima. On March 11th, 2011, an earthquake struck this area in Japan; this earthquake had a magnitude of 9, which triggered a disastrous tsunami that reached wave heights of over 120 feet. The power of this natural disaster was unbeknownst to Japanese citizens and government, although some of the effects that it caused could have been much less if proper precautionary measures were taken (WNA). When this calamity had occurred, it instilled fear inside of…

particles put into the atmosphere early that morning. Since Chernobyl was a nuclear plant, radioactive materials were dispersed into the air. Some of the products are very lethal, some are not, but they still affect the world even today. The Chernobyl Disaster caused problems and continues to cause problems in humans, animals, and the environment. The day of the explosion began a clear and peaceful day. The explosion occurred during a voltage regulation test. The reactor was required to run on…

As well as modifications to the RBMK that were still operating, improvements in automatic shut-down and inspection equipment. These modifications are made to prevent another disaster like Chernobyl from happening in the future. In addition, in 1986 the Soviets begun constructing a sarcophagus to cover the reactor as a temporary fix and presently has new plans to construct a new safe shelter to last 100 years. Due to contamination…

The word Animal (jaanvar) is defined as "the one who lives" in Hindi while in the English language, Animal is defined as a living thing who behaves in a wild, aggressive, or unpleasant way. We live in a world where disasters are quite common throughout societies where innocent people are harmed and often forgotten or viewed as unimportant as an animal in the street. Many people suffer and many even lose their lives. The catastrophic gas leak at an American owned Union Carbide plant in Bhopal,…

Summary: In the final chapter of Come Hell or High Water:Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster Michael Dyson looks at how different groups use religion in the face of a natural disaster. In Hurricane Katrina there were essentially two groups that were a part of the disaster: poor, black victims and those that were supposed to help them. For those that are in a position to help, they often view natural disasters as a means for God to punish sinners and for those that need help they look to…

The convergence of three separate disasters in Fukushima Prefecture – earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis – is not only unique in terms of its scale and complexity, but also about the complicated interaction of health problems to which it may have given rise. The great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) earthquake that killed over 6,000 people in 1995 showed that in Japan disasters can affect different population groups with differing severity and that the elderly are especially vulnerable. For many…

throughout the world. It is the driving force behind everyday lives. Along with the benefits, many drawbacks are also present. Nuclear power reminds many of disasters such as Chernobyl or the Japanese nuclear disaster at Fukushima. These disasters, although devastating, can be learned from. Nuclear technology is nowhere near perfect. Disasters like Fukushima and Chernobyl help demonstrate the good and bad of nuclear technology.…

The national weather service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING affecting the following areas: Western Arkala, Arkala River, Newsworn Farmlands, Lake Hera, Sanburn Town, and the Grand Lake area. They Report 60mph winds and quarter sized hail. The following areas may experience flash flooding: Arkala River, Lake Hera, and the Grand Lake area. For your safety remain indoors, and move to an interior room on the lowest floor possible. That's right! Arkala is being hit with severe…

The idea of an EMP attack or disaster is a strong concept for a film. Disaster films were once very popular, lost their appeal, but may be on the resurgence. The idea of an EMP attack is definitely relatable and relevant to today’s society. One can envision a movie that dramatizes the consequences and outcome of such an event. The outline has several strong elements that work. One is that the protagonist, Hayes, is an electrical engineer described as an alarmist. He fears this scenario and…