Disaster Database
As I begin to think about how I want this site organized, I realize that I need some sort of central database for people to work through based on their concerns or interests.
I'll start with a thorough list of possible disaster scenarios.
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It will take a while to work through creating articles for all of these. If you see something of particular interest that has not been filled out yet or is unlinked, please request it in the comments.
List of Possible Disaster Scenarios:
Natural Disasters:
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes
- Tornados
- Floods
- Tsunamis
- Volcanic Eruptions
- Landslides and Mudslides
- Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning
- Extreme Heat and Heatwaves
- Droughts
- Wildfires
- Blizzard and Heavy Snowstorms
- Ice Storms and Freezing Rain
- Forest Fires
- Dust Storms
- Avalanches
Health Related:
- Pandemics and Epidemics (e.g., COVID-19, Influenza)
- Bioterrorism Events
- Outbreaks of Foodborne Illnesses
Man-Made Disasters:
- Chemical Spills and Toxic Material Releases
- Nuclear Power Plant Accidents
- Radiological Emergencies
- Industrial Accidents
- Urban Fires
- Infrastructure Failures (e.g., Dam Failures, Power Outages)
- Cybersecurity Attacks and Data Breaches
- Terrorist Attacks
- Mass Shootings and Violent Incidents
- Long-term Water Supply Contamination
Economic & Societal Crises:
- Economic Recessions or Depressions
- Sudden Economic Collapse or Hyperinflation
- Political Instability and Civil Unrest
- Large-scale Migration or Refugee Crises
- Political Coups or Major Geopolitical Changes
Environmental Crises:
- Environmental Degradation and Pollution
- Loss of Biodiversity
- Climate Change-related Events (Rising Sea Levels, Increasing Global Temperatures)
Technological and Transportation Accidents:
- Airplane Crashes
- Train Derailments
- Maritime Accidents (e.g., Shipwrecks, Oil Spills)
- Vehicle Pile-ups and Major Traffic Accidents
- Bridge Collapses
- Power Grid Failures
Space-Related Events:
- Solar Flares or Solar Storms (which can affect communications and power systems)
- Meteor or Asteroid Impacts
Agricultural Disasters:
- Crop Failures and Food Shortages
- Animal Diseases and Pest Infestations affecting food supply
As more come to me I'll add them here, or perhaps merge sections or topics. This will give us a starting point with topics to cover.
See you next time.
