The Tunguska catastrophe in 1908 evidently led to high levels of acid rain. This is the conclusion reached by Russian, Italian and German researchers based on the results of analyses of peat profiles taken from the disaster region. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Directed by Jonas Cuarón.Alfonso Cuarón,director of Children of Men, and Naomi Klein, author of No Logo, present a short film from Klein's book The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. picked by Turtle 2 years ago

As devastating as these events can be, they only get worse when disaster victims lack basic disaster know-how. If there is one thing we learned from Hurricane Katrina, it is that we cannot rely solely on the government to care for us in disasters. The responsibility ultimately falls on each of us. picked by calcrz 1 year ago

Microsoft has released Vine, software aimed at helping friends & relatives connect during times of crisis. Apparently inspired by Hurricane Katrina.

Alternate Article picked by Ankabout 7 months ago

A growing number of architects and designers is exploring humanitarian design for people displaced by a natural disaster or other emergency. This gallery shows some of the most promising quick-fix shelters, from inflatable concrete tents to houses made from recycled wood pallets. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Food crisis - what food crisis!! picked by topofall 1 year ago

Operation Tiger was a pre D-Day training exercise in Lyme Bay which was to culminate in landings on Slapton Sands. It was a disaster for the American forces involved. For many years little information about the debacle was publicly known since those involved in the exercise and its aftermath were sworn to secrecy on pain of court martial.To the outside world the disaster of Tiger was kept a closel... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 6 months ago

The Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. A large molasses tank burst and a wave of molasses rushed through the streets at an estimated 35 mph (56 km/h), killing 21 and injuring 150. picked by psycmoe 1 year ago

The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that financial losses stemming from the U.S. mortgage crisis might approach $1 trillion, citing a "collective failure" to predict the breadth of the crisis. picked by deEPCHill 2 years ago

In brief, the war has become a national tragedy, an economic catastrophe, a regional disaster and a global boomerang for the United States. Ending it is thus in the highest national interest. picked by DerAlt 2 years ago

The countryside is in crisis. But for once it isn't the threat of disease to livestock, the purchasing power of the supermarkets or house building plans that is ruining rural England. It is the extinction of that species so integral to a thriving village life - the eligible young woman. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The financial crisis that began 13 months ago has entered a new, far more serious phase. Lingering hopes that the damage could be contained to a handful of financial institutions that made bad bets on mortgages have evaporated. New fault lines are emerging beyond the original problem in areas like credit-default swaps, the credit insurance contracts sold by American International Group Inc. and o... read full post picked by bingo 1 year ago

Astronauts may feel a tad apprehensive during a rocket launch, with up to one million gallons of fuel exploding under their seats during take-off.
Now they might breathe a little easier after NASA successfully tested an escape pod that would parachute them to safety should a catastrophe occur. picked by kakana 5 months ago

... after heavy snowfall covers area. Apparently, there is no cheap labor available to help dig it out. picked by MaskedWriter 3 years ago

A great book review with some equally great comments. picked by beckinacea 11 months ago

Today marks 30 years since the Granville train disaster, in which 83 people died and 210 were injured when a Blue Mountains train was crushed by a fallen road overpass.
Picture related picked by teaya21 3 years ago

The global economic crisis isn't about money - it's about power. How Wall Street insiders are using the bailout to stage a revolution
long article, but worth reading picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

This fake book is a way of hiding your PSP and making people think you are reading a book. This is the perfect disguise. :) picked by pjanaway 2 years ago

Britain is facing an abortion crisis because an unprecedented number of doctors are refusing to be involved in carrying out the procedure. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The saying, ”computers are only as smart as…”, seems to be the most appropriate phrase when describing something that has gone terribly wrong. Often times, errors spawn from a programmer overlooking a line of code; however, the most common computer errors can be found between the keyboard and the chair, and you’ll see, even the small mistakes can cost companies billions ... read full post picked by secretsather 3 years ago