Found 10 Articles for Accidents & Disasters

Earthquakes are natural phenomena that occur when there is sudden movement or displacement of tectonic plates beneath the earth's surface. They can be very destructive, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, and other social and economic impacts. The intensity of an earthquake is a measure of the energy released by the earthquake and is calculated on the Richter scale. The difference between an earthquake with intensity 7.1 and an earthquake with intensity 7.2 might seem small, but it can have a significant impact on the destruction caused. Earthquake of Intensity 7.1 An earthquake with an intensity of 7.1 ... Read More

Natural disasters can be some of the most terrifying and destructive events that can occur on our planet. Among these, earthquakes and volcanoes are two of the most common natural disasters. Although both are related to the Earth's crust and can have devastating consequences, they are distinct phenomena with their own characteristics and causes. In this essay, we will explore the differences between earthquakes and volcanoes. What are Volcanoes? A volcano is a vent or opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gas can escape. Volcanoes are usually located at the boundaries of tectonic plates or ... Read More

Tornadoes and typhoons are both natural disasters that can cause significant damage and destruction. Despite having similar characteristics, these two phenomena are different from each other in several ways. What is a Tornado? Tornadoes are small, rotating columns of air that extend from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. They are usually formed during the spring and summer months in the United States, especially in the central and southern regions. Tornadoes are characterized by their funnel-shaped appearance and can occur suddenly without warning. They have a lifespan of only a few minutes to an hour and can travel ... Read More

From a security standpoint, threats and attacks are two critical occurrences. From the perspective of network security, it is critical to grasp the differences between the two.A threat in the realm of information security is the presence of a persistent hazard to information integrity. This might take the shape of a human, a computer virus or malware, or something else.An attack, on the other hand, is the actual act of exploiting the information security system's weaknesses.There are a number of network security dangers and attacks to be aware of, such as Information theft and fraud, putting a halt to routine ... Read More

As consumers, our job is to look beyond the words that companies tell us through their product advertisements and find out whether they are true or not. Unfortunately, we could never look beyond our convenience. So yes, fact-checking is just a myth and nothing more than that.Quality CheckingThe companies that encourage such practices (not pointing out anyone in particular) have even built a support ecosystem around it. It’s a known fact that today’s media has become just like any other corporate bosses. But the issue is with the companies who take the money and give way more than the deal’s actual ... Read More

The Operation Desert Storm took place in January 1991. American President George H.W.Bush has started what is called the "Operation Desert Storm", the military operation to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The historic ground invasion was made in February and coalition forces led by the US has swiftly driven away Iraq from Kuwait within 100 hours.

Earthquakes are caused when the rock which is present beneath the ground starts to rupture or breaks the ground along a fault line.Earthquakes usually occur when the Earth's crust which is also known as tectonic plates move past each other under the ground. Due to this, a sudden release of energy is formed which gives rise to seismic waves, and these seismic waves will shake the ground.The earthquakes affect the geography of the earth in the following ways:Ground ShakingGround shaking is a frequent result of earthquakes.When earthquakes have occurred, the first thing the earthquake effects is the ground.When the rocks ... Read More

That's a strange question to ask on a Q&A site especially because it's not really objective and so all I can do here is share my most terrible experience. It's not something that many others haven't experienced but those who did are the ones in whose mind such experiences leave a lasting impact.I was consulting a BPO in Mumbai way back in 2005. These guys work 24 x 7 and I usually visited them during the night. One particular night I felt very tired and sleepy as I hadn't slept for over 24 hours prior to that particular shift. The ... Read More

In the 14th Century, the epidemic Black Plague has ravaged in Europe. It has killed nearly one-third of Europe's population at that time.It was caused due to the bacterium - Yersinia pestis which is transmitted to humans from infected rats and caused plague. This was confirmed in the recent DNA tests on 600-year-old teeth from victims of the Black Death that they had black plague caused by Yersinia pestis.The victims of this plague had to bleed below their skin due to subcutaneous hemorrhage, which darkened/blackened their bodies. People used to get gangrene of the fingers, toes, and nose. The entire ... Read More

This memory dates back to 10 years from now. When we got our first car, Maruthi ZEN, I was very excited to learn driving and succeeded also.And lo ... I started rolling on the roads with a learner's license. But my husband did warn me not to take the car out without a permanent license holder beside me because that is an RTI rule.One 'fine' day, my ten-year-old son wanted some stationery for his school project and after coming home from school he started asking me to get that. I said we will go out after his dad came home, ... Read More