Technological Hazards: Terrorism
The details and components of the technological hazard referred to as 9/11.
A wide view of Manhattan moments before the plane hit the second tower.
Satellite view of the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers.
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.
The bookmark placed in New York (orange) was the location of the attack on the World Trade Center. The bookmark placed in Virginia (yellow) was the location of the attack on the Pentagon.
