Typhoon Game, with its packing winds equivalent to a category 4 hurricane, left a trail of devastation that resonated deeply in northeastern Taiwan. Restaurant owner Lely Chan witnessed the brute force of nature firsthand. "The roof fell and the water pipes burst," she recounted, her voice tinged with emotion. "I'm on the verge of crying now. I'm going to have to spend a lot of money, and I'm afraid the roof will fall and hit someone."
The sinking of the Costa Concordia is a tale that captivates the world, a maritime tragedy that unfolded in the Mediterranean Sea. But what if I told you that the story you've heard is just the tip of the iceberg? Let's delve deeper into the complexities of this disaster, examining not just the human errors but the engineering failures and the aftermath that reshaped maritime safety.