A dam has failed, releasing a massive surge of water across the Virginia basin. Countless homes have been swept in the tide and the loss of human life has been enormous. Economic damage has also been severe. It is unknown what caused the dam failure. This incident could be an example of a/an:

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This incident could be considered an emergency hazard due to the immediate threat to life and property, a terrorist hazard if it was caused by an intentional act, and a technological hazard due to the failure of a man-made structure.

A Dam Has Failed, Releasing a Massive Surge of Water