disasters

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Readers will find engrossing case studies of well-known disasters such as the Titanic and the USS Indianapolis, as well as sections on bygone Viking wrecks and the mysterious “ghost ships” of seafaring lore.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It’s a question of what do we do about these smaller disasters that can still upend people’s lives, can still cause millions of dollars of damage that states have to deal with, but aren’t catastrophes.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

The eruption may not have caused the dramatic population collapse once proposed, but it still offers valuable insight into how humans respond to extreme disasters.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

While coastal states like Florida have tended to face the worst of price hikes, inland areas have also seen costs rise in recent years following hail storms, wind damage and other disasters.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“Books of prophecy,” Hazel said, “which Octavian is obsessed with. Romans used to consult them when disasters happened. Most people believe they burned up when Rome fell.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan