Destination Disaster

This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Milton had in the Northern portions of Mexico, and throughout the state of Florida.Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_MiltonMusic/Sound Effects:Intro/Outro:Dakota Mack - Unrelentinghttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back! This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Helene had on the Appalachian portions of America. Death, destruction, and misinformation plagued this response.Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Helenehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_Hurricane_Helene_in_North_CarolinaMusic/Sound Effects:Intro/Outro:Dakota Mack - Unrelentinghttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick update on the reason for the shows hiatus.New episodes return November 1st, 2024.Instagram: @destination.disaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, we sit down and read through the treasonous manifesto that is Project 2025. We look at key portions that will result in the dismantling of FEMA, NOAA, and the CDC should a new conservative administration win the next election. This project does not die with the election of Donald Trump so be sure to get out and vote.NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE? https://vote.govSOURCES:https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdfhttps://www.adl.org/resources/report/right-wing-extremist-terrorism-united-stateshttps://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/306123.pdfhttps://www.cato.org/blog/illegal-border-crosser-terror-watchlist-released-border-patrol-apprehended-later-what-do-wehttps://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statisticshttps://annamaria.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/emergency-management/INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Dakota Mack - Unrelentinghttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14965 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're going to follow the survivors as they navigate the second day, up to three weeks post-disaster. Communities are beginning to grow and adapt to the new society that has emerged following Russia's attack on the United States. Be sure to tune in to the next episode where we move into the first month post-disaster and see if Nicole's community can withstand external pressures to maintain safety and security. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Music/Sound Effects:Intro/Outro:Salon Dijon - Rising Tide Instrumentalhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/659?sort=approved_atSound Effects: All Sound Effects were sourced from Pixabay, Youtube, & Free Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 tracks the first 24 hours of the initial response by the United States government, military, and individuals. With the United States in shock, partner nations are ramping up support and activating their militaries to respond to what could potentially lead to World War III. Stay tuned as we join back up with Nicole and her neighborhood group in the next episode. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Music/Sound Effects:Intro/Outro:Salon Dijon - Rising Tide Instrumentalhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/659?sort=approved_atSound Effects: All Sound Effects were sourced from Pixabay, Youtube, & Free Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a new season! This season we're following a narrative driven story of an attack against the United States using an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon.Episode 1 tracks the first 24 hours of the largest military attack against the United States and outlines how it will immediately affect the surviving population. All episode source material will be provided at the end of the season once we recap and identify the true threat to the United States.Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Music/Sound Effects:Intro/Outro:Salon Dijon - Rising Tide Instrumental https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/659?sort=approved_atSound Effects: All Sound Effects were sourced from Sound Stripe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Texas City Industrial Accident. This disaster is considered the worst industrial accident in United States history. With over 600 dead, 5,000 injured, and over $1 billion dollars in property damage, justice wouldn't come soon enough. I want to thank you all for listening this season, new episodes will air in early May 2024. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://www.mercatus.org/research/policy-briefs/economic-recovery-lessons-post-world-war-ii-periodhttps://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/postwar-era/a/the-growth-of-suburbiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compagnie_Générale_Transatlantiquehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-20th_century_baby_boomhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Plan#Slow_recoveryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_City_disasterMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the deadliest industrial accident to occur in the United States. 146 employees would lose their lives as a result of abysmal working conditions and locked exits, culminating in a perfect storm, ripe for death. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://npg.si.edu/blog/tragedy-triangle-shirtwaist-factory#:~:text=In%20its%20aftermath%2C%20the%20Triangle,minimum%20wage%20and%20working%20conditions.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_firehttps://trianglefire.ilr.cornell.edu/index.htmlMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Monongah Coal Mine Disaster, the worst mining disaster in United States history. 86% of miners in the mine that day would immediately die during the explosion or in the hours after, exposed to toxic gasses. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monongah_mining_disasterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coal_mining_in_the_United_Stateshttps://www.britannica.com/event/Monongah-mining-disaster-of-1907https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_lung_diseaseMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the2011 Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that would occur at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. A magnitude 9 earthquake would strike the island nation, bringing with it tsunami of up to 133 feet in height and washing away entire towns. These very same waves would over wash the protective barriers at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and would lead to the eventual meltdown and release of radioactive material into the environment. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Tōhoku_earthquake_and_tsunamihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_Daiichi_nuclear_disaster_casualtieshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_in_Japan#Seismicityhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4301195/#:~:text=During%20the%20immediate%204-day,become%20useful%20devices%20for%20communication.https://www.britannica.com/event/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-of-2011/Relief-and-rebuilding-effortsMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Dust Bowl, a particularly depressing decade for all living in the United States. Persistent drought, worldwide conflict, and abusive farming practices would lead to desolate lands. As heavy winds whipped across this very flat portion of the country, mile-high dust clouds would get kicked up and would travel entire lengths of states, suffocating anyone in their way. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://drought.unl.edu/dustbowl/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dust_BowlMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting environmental impacts this disaster caused. Over 4 million barrels of oil would leak over nearly 90 days, covering over 1,000 miles of gulf coastline. Even worse, while the cleanup was successful, a vast majority of the heroes who helped clean up after the oil reached the shores suffer detrimental health effects to this very day. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepwater_Horizonhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5932154/Music: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're going to take another look at the Bhopal Industrial Accident. This disaster is regarded as the worst environmental disaster in recorded history. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, a toxic cloud of Methyl Isocyanate would kill over 3,000 and that number would only continue to skyrocket as the hours passed into days, weeks, and months. In total, it is estimated that nearly 30,000 were killed as a result, and over 500,000 suffered injuries, some lifelong as a result of this disaster. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disasterhttps://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1476-069X-4-6https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1142333/https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2023-DON494https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkumar_KeswaniMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a new season! This week, we're discussing the Chernobyl Disaster and the events that led up to the worst nuclear disaster in humans history. If you enjoy the episode and show overall, please be sure to leave a like and a rating as this goes a long way to increase the visibility of the show. Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disasterhttps://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/28-newly-translated-documents-chernobyl-1973-1991https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/slavic-review/article/abs/political-fallout-the-failure-of-emergency-management-at-chernobyl/DD4823A1B3016B59FFF223D6A5DC4CA4Music: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the season finale, we're discussing the recent conflict that has occurred as a result of Hamas' incursion into Israel, murdering innocent civilians in the process. While both sides of the war are not innocent by any means, this conflict shows how quickly a conflict can evolve and how the lives of the innocent can be affected by just existing in a war zone. Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqkNyAg0g4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ7asbdsMyIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Israel–Hamas_warFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at/*- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we discuss the recent earthquakes that struck Afghanistan, leading to over one-thousand deaths and thousands more injuries. Is the country prepared for future earthquakes or does more need to be done? Listen here! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Herat_earthquakesFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at/*- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're discussing the Marrakech - Safi Earthquake that occurred in early September. The Moroccan government has made strides in recent years to be able to effectively respond. Listen here and see why I believe Morocco will become a model for other developing nations and how to effectively respond to disasters. Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Marrakesh–Safi_earthquakehttps://dash.harvard.edu/handle/1/37366529https://www.rand.org/pubs/periodicals/health-quarterly/issues/v1/n1/06.htmlFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Maui Wildfires, Flooding that occurred in China & Libya as a result of historic storms impacting these areas. Please be sure to leave a like if you enjoyed the episode and share it with those around you! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Hawaii_wildfireshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_China_floodshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_DanielFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the aftermath of the Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack from Episode 55. Please be sure to leave a like and follow the show if you enjoyed this weeks episode!Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks and the risk they cause. If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to drop a like and follow for more!Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_atSound Effects provided by Sound Stripe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the potential for an asteroid impact and what deflection measures could resemble. This episode is a bit more on the fictional side this week as I am currently battling a sinus infection, so apologies for some of the wonky audio!Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_atSound Effects provided by Sound Stripe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing Hurricane Katrina and the inept Federal response that would ultimately lead to delayed evacuations, 1,400 deaths, and thousands left scrambling to survive. **Trigger Warning, this episode does have some distressing content.**Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Episode Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psv1ybMmgjs&t=116shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9upJ1vRCgoo&t=14shttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina#Studies_concerning_post-Katrina_victimshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54237/https://www.psqh.com/news/five-lessons-made-hospitals-better-prepared-since-hurricanes-katrina-sandy/Music:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_atCaleb Ethridge - Layers Instrumentalhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the Somali Civil War, the deployment and failure of the United Nations missions, and the subsequent human-rights abuses that would come to light following investigations and reports released by several humanitarian aid groups in Somalia at this time. Be sure to leave a like if you enjoyed the episode, and continue to share it with your friends. Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somali_Civil_War#Decline_and_Fall_of_Siad_Barre's_government_(1978–91)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Operation_in_Somalia_Ihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Operation_in_Somalia_IIMusic:Cody Martin - Wolgrimhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 4 of Destination Disaster! This week, we're discussing the Horn of Africa Food Crisis. Nearly 30 million people are facing acute food insecurity due to global conflict, COVID19, and climate change. This could be our future if we continue to think and act as an individual. If you enjoy the content, please consider sharing the show with those around you. If you love the show, please consider becoming a Patreon member today! Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipSocial Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Episode Sources: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/horn-of-africa-hunger-crisis/https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/human-induced-climate-change-increased-drought-severity-in-southern-horn-of-africa/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2021/07/07/responding-to-covid-19-across-the-horn-of-africaMusic: Cody Martin - Wolgrim https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of the 50th episode here on Destination Disaster, I've decided to discuss a more fictional disaster, one that involves an EMP attack over the Eastern Portion of the United States. The risk of this is low, but never zero and preparations should always be underway. How drastically would your life change if all of our modern conveniences were one day rendered inoperable? Would you know what to do or would you simply panic? Sit back and listen to the episode to get an idea of the right way to respond and to help you prepare more everyday. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9419136/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/y-last-man-civilization-collapse-how-fastMusic: Salon Dijon - Rising Tidehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/659?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening this week! This week we are covering the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Ian. This impact would cause over $100 billion in property damage and cause over 160 deaths. To this very day, residents and communities continue to recover from the storms impact last year. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Ianhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/10/14/lee-county-hurricane-ian-evacuation-timeline/Music: Cody Martin - Storm's Cominghttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15406 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening this week! We are discussing the tornado outbreak that occurred throughout Alabama and Mississippi, the dam failure in Central Georgia, and another mass shooting that has occurred in Nashville, Tennessee. Be sure to leave a like and a rating if you enjoy the content! Show Merch:https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show!https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/03/26/mississippi-rolling-fork-tornado-damage/https://www.channel3000.com/weather/a-dam-failure-in-central-georgia-forces-emergency-evacuations-as-the-southeast-gets-lashed-by/article_ead5c76a-76c3-5b7d-94f4-aaeff4db5873.htmlhttps://water.phila.govhttps://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/nashville-shooting-covenant-school-03-27-23/index.htmlMusic:Alice in Winter - Nuclear Conceptionhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/11563 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. We dive into the preliminary findings of the accident, the dangerous chemicals spilled in the accident and the potential repercussions of this accident. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Ohio_train_derailmenthttps://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/RRD23MR005.aspxhttps://www.wesa.fm/environment-energy/2023-03-03/researchers-find-high-levels-of-hazardous-chemical-weeks-after-east-palestine-derailmenthttps://www.levernews.com/rail-companies-blocked-safety-rules-before-ohio-derailment/Music: Cody Martin - Storm's Cominghttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15406 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, we've reached a startling milestone in the war within Ukraine - we've officially reached the one year mark. This episode covers some key figures such as deaths, injuries, and infrastructure destruction. This war has become one of the largest humanitarian disasters that the world is currently facing today. The war has created a refugee crisis that has resulted in the mass exodus of over 8 million being forced from their homes. Total deaths are estimated to have reached somewhere near 300,000 total between both Russia and Ukraine with Russia suffering the latter due to poor planning and an overall lack of strategic planning. If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to give it a like and share it. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crimes_in_the_2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine#:~:text=Since%20the%202022%20Russian%20invasion,attacks%20in%20densely%20populated%20areas.https://news.stanford.edu/2023/02/17/will-russia-ukraine-war-end/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022–2023_Ukrainian_refugee_crisis#:~:text=Over%208%20million%20refugees%20fleeing,in%20Ukraine%20by%2020%20March.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Russian_mobilizationhttps://czasopisma.marszalek.com.pl/images/pliki/ppsy/47-3/ppsy2018305.pdfhttps://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-wagner-group-yevgeny-prigozhin-803da2e3ceda5dace7622cac611087fcMusic: Alice in Winter - Nuclear Conceptionhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/11563 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening this week! We are discussing the Ohio-Pennsylvania Train Derailment and the associated affects and the devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria. The government response to the earthquake can be best described as lackluster. Over 40,000 have died as a result of negligence and mismanagement. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Ohio_train_derailmenthttps://www.mei.edu/publications/turkeys-government-prioritizing-politics-over-policy-its-earthquake-responsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Turkey–Syria_earthquakeMusic: Alice in Winter - Nuclear Conceptionhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/11563 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the 1883 Krakatoa eruption. This volcanic eruption was so violent that the sound produced was the loudest ever heard in history and traveled a terrifyingly fascinating distance of 3,000 miles to the south Pacific islands. Over 100,000 are estimated to have lost their lives during this eruption and the island where the volcano was located was left completely decimated. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1883_eruption_of_Krakatoahttps://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/volcanoes-can-affect-climatehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/312875952_Exploring_the_potential_impacts_of_historic_volcanic_eruptions_on_the_contemporary_global_food_systemMusic: Wicked Cinema - A Most Unusual Discoveryhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15093 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Current Events, after a long hiatus and a hellish workload - I've decided to come back out with Current Events episodes. These smaller episodes allow me to provide content to you guys, while being able to take my time and work on the feature-length episodes for the podcast. This week, we're taking a look at the mass shooting epidemic plaguing the country. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-01-22/la-me-monterey-park-mass-shootinghttps://www.npr.org/2023/01/29/1152389441/half-moon-bay-shooting-motive-repair-billhttps://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2023/01/23/des-moines-shooting-school-downtown-starts-right-here-victims-suspects/69834073007/https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-dead-4-wounded-in-beverly-crest-shooting/Music: Alice in Winter - Nuclear Conceptionhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/11563 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening! Due to the historic flooding currently occurring throughout California right now, I thought it was a great time to review the dangers of flooding, the risks, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic.Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022–2023_California_floodshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deadliest_floodshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deadliest_floodshttps://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.htmlMusic: Wicked Cinema - A Most Unusual Discoveryhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15093 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening this week! This week, we're discussing the Domestic Terror threat and its escalation in recent years. At present, the FBI views White Supremacy as the top threat here in the country. Those very same groups have shown the ability to plan, communicate, and perpetrate attacks with the most recent occurring in Moore County, North Carolina. With these Domestic Terror groups now targeting Critical Infrastructure, this places a broader population at risk of an attack. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Have a Topic You Want Covered? Submit It!destinationdisastertopics@gmail.comEpisode Sources: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s894/BILLS-116s894is.xmlhttps://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/ideology/antigovernmenthttps://extremism.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs2191/f/CriticalInfrastructureTargeting09072022.pdfhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/12/07/us/power-outage-moore-county-investigation-wednesday/index.htmlhttps://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/250171.pdfhttps://foreignpolicy.com/2022/12/22/china-zero-covid-botched-lockdown-pandemic/https://apnews.com/article/tornadoes-weather-natural-disasters-storms-california-bfeec59db572c1ec1591c93b11a0f952Music: Cody Martin - Seeking Answershttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14911 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the risk of rupture of the San Andreas Fault throughout the state of California. The damage would be immeasurable, and loss of life unbelievable. This is the final episode for the year and the show will return on January 8, 2023. Thank you all for continuing to listen to the show and allowing me to use my expensive degree.Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_Faulthttps://www.nwnewsnetwork.org/science-and-technology/2019-12-02/the-big-one-times-two-research-shows-cascadia-quakes-sometimes-trigger-san-andreas-faulthttps://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mount-rainier/volcanic-hazards-mount-rainierMusic: Cody Martin - Seeking Answers https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14911 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're discussing the I-35W bridge collapse that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota back in 2007. This episode explores the true risk of allowing aging infrastructure to exist in a state of failure. Bridge 9340 was rated structurally deficient in three separate reports, yet was allowed to remain open in its current state, and with continued monitoring. As a result, 13 people lost their lives and another 15 were injured.Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Mississippi_River_bridgehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Saint_Anthony_Falls_Bridgehttps://infrastructurereportcard.orgMusic: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you get when incompetent leadership and a fragile energy grid meet? A catastrophic failure of the power grid, duh! This week, on the first episode of Season 4, we're discussing the major winter storm that affected Texas in February 2021. If you enjoy the show, be sure to rate it five stars!Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://www.reddit.com/r/DestinationDisaster/Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_13–17,_2021_North_American_winter_stormhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Reliability_Council_of_Texashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_power_crisis#cite_note-:1-55Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it! The annual Destination Disaster Halloween special. This year, we're going to take a look at what a zombie virus would resemble spreading around the world. From government cover-ups to anti-mask music festivals, this episode has something everyone will love. Following this episode, the show will be on a break until November 20, 2022. Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterEpisode Music & Sound Effect SourcesSFX - SoundStripeIntro/Outro Music: Lord of the Dead - CJ-0 https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15045 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at the current Ebola Virus outbreak occurring in Uganda. While currently still relatively small in size, this outbreak has been identified as involving the Sudan strain of Ebola, which currently does not have an approved vaccine nor pharmaceuticals to treat. Thanks for listening, your support is greatly appreciated! Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebolahttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560579/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/sudan-ebola-virushttps://ehs.stonybrook.edu/programs/laboratory-safety/biological-safety/biosafety-levelshttps://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/agentlist-category.aspIntro/Out Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for listening this week and apologies for my pronunciation of the cities, towns, and names of the Ukrainian and Russian topics. This week, we are reviewing the Ukraine War since there have been several updates including renewed counter-offensives from Ukraine that has led to territory regained. If you enjoy the episode be sure to follow us on both Instagram and Twitter! Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Russian_invasion_of_Ukrainehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE231.htmlhttps://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/04/10/russian-invasion-to-shrink-ukraine-economy-by-45-percent-this-yearhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kramatorsk_railway_station_attackIntro/Out Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss the Port of Beirut explosion that is the larges non-nuclear blast we have experienced in the modern world. This explosion, while still under investigation is believed to have been more violent due to the ammonium nitrate being stored in a decrepit warehouse.... next to fireworks. Yes, you read that correctly. This explosion would consume the lives of 218, injure 7,000, leave hundreds of thousands homeless, and cause over $15 billion USD in damage. Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterSources: https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/08/03/they-killed-us-inside/investigation-august-4-beirut-blasthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Beirut_explosionIntro/Out Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss the case of Biological Warfare throughout history. It is an implement of war that is as deadly on the battlefield as it is in the general population. These attacks are lethal and effective when used and can quickly overwhelm even the most modern forces. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it five stars!Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterSources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1326439/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sverdlovsk_anthrax_leakhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_warfarehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_biological_defense_programIntro/Out Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we review our preparedness for the next pandemic by review one of the deadliest in recent times. We compare our response to COVID-19 to that of the 1918 Influenza Outbreak. During the early 1900's, medicine didn't exist to treat these viruses, and only supportive care existed. As we turn towards COVID-19 and the painfully inadequate response here in the United States, are we truly ready for the next pandemic? If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it five stars! Follow the show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu.https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/forefront.20220411.655787/https://www.npr.org/2020/06/22/881810671/white-house-defends-trumps-use-of-racist-term-to-describe-coronavirushttps://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/trump-administration-abuses-thwart-us-pandemic-response#s2ghttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/us/mask-protests-1918.htmlhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1093/phr/116.S2.32https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/05/23/new-surgeon-general-advisory-sounds-alarm-on-health-worker-burnout-and-resignation.htmlhttps://www.history.com/news/spanish-flu-pandemic-response-citiesIntro/Out Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've done it, we've officially reached 1 year of Destination Disaster! Thank you to all of those who stuck by and continue to support this show to this very day. Without you guys, we couldn't have done it. This week, I decided to put together an episode that I've wanted to cover since starting the show. Nuclear weapons attacks are truly the pinnacle of a disaster and represent a danger that you can only prepare for and hope to never have to respond to. I urge you to listen, prepare, and always be ready for the potential of this disaster. Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_nuclear_weaponshttps://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/terrorists-and-homemade-bomb-clandestine-tactics-and-technologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7PeI2UyEM&ab_channel=TheVino3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60&t=7s&ab_channel=NuclearVaultIntro/Out Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Current Events! Below are the show notes for the news sources for further information if you'd like to read the articles. Sources: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-08-05/frances-going-through-its-most-severe-drought-ever-pm-sayshttps://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/06/europe/zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/flash-floods-strand-1000-people-californias-death-valley-national-park-2022-08-06/Social:https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisasterMusic: News Synth 02: SoundStripe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're discussing the strongest recorded earthquake in American history, and the second strongest recorded earthquake in world history. The 1964 "Good Friday" earthquake would shake, destroy, and level cities and towns for nearly five minutes, leaving little in its wake. Following the shaking, tsunamis further devastated areas on the coast and took with it, hundreds of lives. Donation Links: https://secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/Finance/EKYFloodReliefhttps://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.htmFollow the Show!https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/https://twitter.com/DestDisaster Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Alaska_earthquakehttps://earthweb.ess.washington.edu/tsunami/general/historic/alaska64.htmlhttps://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1964/0491/report.pdfIntro/Outro Music: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we are discussing Solar Storms and their damaging effects they can have on the Earth. Twice in recorded history have these storms caused massive damage to communications and power grids. As our society continues to advance, are we ready to deal with the eventuality that we could wind up in the dark? Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_stormhttps://scitechdaily.com/massive-geomagnetic-storm-coronal-mass-ejection-from-the-sun-could-knock-out-the-power-grid-and-internet/https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/19531796.pdfhttps://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/19531796.pdfhttps://eiscouncil.org/gmd-geomagnetic-disturbance/https://www.tdworld.com/utility-business/article/21243198/transformative-times-update-on-the-us-transformer-supply-chainFollow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Show Music: Intro/Outro:Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to the new season of Destination Disaster! This week, we are discussing the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Agnes during the 1972 hurricane season. While her formation wasn't particularly notable, her impacts that stretched from Florida to Canada led to the retirement of the name "Agnes" following the season. In total, nearly 130 deaths would be recorded and over $15 billion in property damage would occur. Follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DestDisasterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkptyaIwQ-NK1bsC7d0ZIxwEpisode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_AgnesShow Music: Intro/Outro:Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're taking a refreshed look at the Cascadia Subduction Zone and the probability that a megathrust earthquake will occur in the next 50 years. If you enjoy the episode, please like, rate 5 stars, and share it with everyone you know. Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascadia_subduction_zonehttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-oneFollow the Show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DestDisasterShow Music: Intro/Outro: Cody Martin - Leviathanhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14667 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're discussing the Bhola Cyclone Disaster of 1970. This episode has everything from sheer government negligence, a leader drunk on power... and beer to the formation of an entirely new country. Listen here!If you enjoy the episode, please like, rate 5 stars, and share it with everyone you know! Episode Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Bhola_cyclonehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_North_Indian_Ocean_cyclone_seasonFollow the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DestDisasterShow Music:Intro/Outro:Cody Martin - Arcadia Instrumentalhttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.