February 3
2023
East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment
The derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials in East Palestine, Ohio, resulted in environmental and community impacts, with significant emergency response efforts following the event. Read more
2009
The 1972 Iran Blizzard
A devastating blizzard swept across Iran in early February 1972, burying entire communities under unprecedented snowfalls and claiming the lives of approximately 4,000 people. This catastrophic event highlighted significant gaps in disaster preparedness and became one of history's deadliest blizzards. Read more
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