Technological Hazards: Terrorism
The details and components of the technological hazard referred to as 9/11.
What were the components of this hazard?
The physical component of this hazard was mainly the hijacking of the planes. This factor greatly impacted the amount of damage that was caused by the event. The event took place quickly, and within hours, many were injured and thousands of lives were taken. The spatial components of the hazard were clearly linked to the terrorists' motives. Both the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were symbolic of America's power and prosperity.