Storm Thorgerson

Some natural disasters overwhelm the management capabilities of authorities, agencies, individuals, businesses, and of many others. When such incidents strike, they cause several casualties among humans and or indescribable damages to properties, and worse, some of the destructions they engender can never be repaired. After the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 which was a human-caused disaster, Hurricane Katrina inflicted in 2005 human losses, damages to goods and properties, and other…

On March 6, 1716, crowds of people gathered in the streets of England to gaze up at the sky in marvel of the vibrant streams of light that danced across the night sky – an unexplained phenomenon at the time (Fara 1996). This was the first time English astronomer Edmund Halley witnessed this display. This experience led him to publish the first detailed description of what is now commonly known as the “aurora” (P. Brekke and Broms 2013; Bone 2007) (include pic of his drawings). The theories that…

The Causes of the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Introduction The Hurricane Katrina disaster occurred at 6:10 am on the Monday morning 29th of August, 2005 ( Heerden et al. 2009, p. 292 ). It was one of the most mighty cyclones around category 4-5 that the coast of America had never met before, strong winds, large rainfall, waves and cyclones were brought by it to attack the Gulf of Mexico shores of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama ( ASCE 2007, p. v). At the end of the disaster, the flooding…

At one point, life in the Great Plains was as its name may allude, great! Farmers crops flourished and produced enough for the entire country to eat and export for profits. It was a picturesque lifestyle but this quickly changed. One day you awaken to something frightening, something so terrifying and drastic that your life will be changed forever. When looking out your window, you see not bright blue skies, but billowing clouds. They are unlike any cloud you have seen before and made of dust,…

account for inflow. 5.2.4 STORM SUBCATCHMENT DELINEATION The storm subcatchment delineation account for physical topography of the overland system, along with the influence of drainage features such as curbs, lot-grading and depressed parking lots. Preliminary subcatchments are delineated using automate tools which utilizes the DEM. The subcatchments are then manual reviewed to ensure accuracy and that the all residential roofs and front lots drain to the street in front. The subcatchment…

Chapter 8 – Local vs. National Authority In Chapter 8 of Thirteen American Arguments, Fineman discusses the tensions between local and national authority. (a) List five issues that Fineman deals with directly in the book and briefly describe how each of those issues create tension between local and national authority. Hurricane Katrina revealed a fault in American politics. Although they had predicted the dangers, neither the federal government nor the state government was in command. The…

Hurricane Andrew: Compare & Contrast Hurricane Andrew was no doubt, the most devastating natural disaster to hit Florida of its time back in August 24, 1992. “Blown away” by Thomas Vonier and “Blow-out” by Brad German & David A. Jones, both articles are based on Hurricane Andrew. The two articles dwells on how Florida and its people were affected by this natural disaster furthermore, they both discuss the cost in damages, and what all it took to recover and rebuild. These authors both shared…

Devastating moment of Hurricane Katrina One of the reminiscing events that have impacted my life was Hurricane Katrina. Katrina was one of the most powerful hurricanes throughout Louisiana. Even though I was very young, I can still remember some of the devastating tragedies that caused hurt throughout the city. Katrina was also extremely destructive and one of the costliest natural disasters. Experiencing this hurricane was very scary and nerve racking because this was my first time being…

In times of troubles, humanity gets tested by their compassion and unity. Last August, parts of the United States as well as the Caribbean have been destroyed by three different hurricanes. The most powerful people like businessmen and the biggest celebrities unite not just to help those who were affected but also encouraged everyone to help out in any way they possibly can. This time, another hurricane just hit Puerto Rico, and some of the biggest celebrities did it again. Interesting Fact…

Describe three ways that city life changed in the 1800s? Three ways that changed city life in the 1800s where “The most extensive urban renewal” because in the 1850s which took place in Paris the cities were very poor areas and there were rebuilding them to be in better condition. Georges Haussmann was a planner for Napoleon the 3rd and he destroyed almost all of the medieval streets especially in a poor section of a huge city in Paris. There were many people put to work to rebuild all the ugly…