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Sudden and total failure from which recovery is impossible
catastrophic failure is a sudden and total failure from which recovery is impossible. Catastrophic failures often lead to cascading systems failure.
Catastrophic_failure
American aviation regulatory document
associated with Catastrophic Failure Conditions may be satisfied by demonstrating that: No single failure will result in a Catastrophic Failure Condition;
AC_25.1309-1
1911 dam failure
was the largest dam of its type in Pennsylvania at the time. The catastrophic failure of the dam on September 30, 1911, caused significant destruction
Austin Dam failure (Pennsylvania)
Austin_Dam_failure_(Pennsylvania)
Topics referred to by the same term
blue sky Catastrophic failure, complete failure of a system from which recovery is impossible (e.g. a bridge collapses) Climate catastrophe, also known
Catastrophe
Not meeting a desired or intended objective
"fail whale". Catastrophic failure – Sudden and total failure from which recovery is impossible Cascading failure – Systemic risk of failure Disaster – Event
Failure
Fault in a computer system that presents different symptoms to different observers
generals problem", developed to describe a situation in which, to avoid catastrophic failure of a system, the system's actors must agree on a strategy, but some
Byzantine_fault
Ability of a structure to support a designed structural load without breaking
integrity to prevent catastrophic failure, which can result in injuries, severe damage, death, and/or monetary losses. Structural failure refers to the loss
Structural integrity and failure
Structural_integrity_and_failure
Failure mode of semiconductor lasers
Catastrophic optical damage (COD), or catastrophic optical mirror damage (COMD), is a failure mode of high-power semiconductor lasers. It occurs when
Catastrophic_optical_damage
Structural failure of an aircraft when in mid-air
An in-flight breakup or mid-air breakup is a catastrophic failure of an aircraft structure that causes it to break apart in mid-air. Faults in the design
In-flight_breakup
Incoherent light source
Catastrophic failure can occur from two separate mechanisms: energy and heat. When too much energy is used for the pulse duration, structural failure
Flashtube
Truss arch bridge in Minneapolis, US
000 vehicles daily. After 39 years in service, it experienced a catastrophic failure during the evening rush hour on August 1, 2007, killing 13 people
I-35W Mississippi River bridge
I-35W_Mississippi_River_bridge
Catastrophic failure of dam barrier by uncontrolled release of water
A dam failure or dam burst is a catastrophic type of structural failure characterized by the sudden, rapid, and uncontrolled release of impounded water
Dam_failure
Structure to channel water past an obstacle
corrosion of the materials from which they are made. If the failure is sudden and catastrophic, it can result in injury or loss of life. Sudden road collapses
Culvert
Railway bridge across the River Tay, Scotland
disasters List of structural failures and collapses List of bridges in Scotland Structural engineering Structural failure William McGonagall Locomotives
Tay_Bridge
Area of mathematics
sudden changes in the rotational position of an attached wheel. Catastrophic failure of a complex system with parallel redundancy can be evaluated based
Catastrophe_theory
Device that controls current between electrodes
electrons when heated to about 780 degrees Celsius (1400 °F). A catastrophic failure is one that suddenly makes the vacuum tube unusable. A crack in the
Vacuum_tube
Any of a set of standard configurations of Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks
errors), they do not provide any protection against data loss due to catastrophic failures (fire, water) or soft errors such as user error, software malfunction
Standard_RAID_levels
Resilience of systems to component failures or errors
wheel in this way and, more importantly, the near impossibility of catastrophic failure even if the rest of the machine, like many low-priced bikes after
Fault_tolerance
Firearm malfunction
being fired directly into the obstructed barrel, resulting in a catastrophic failure of the weapon's structural integrity. Squib rounds are possible in
Squib_load
L Macias, P Corona-Chavez, and others, 2015. "The 27 May 1937 catastrophic flow failure of gold tailings at Tlalpjahua, Michoacán, Mexico", Natural Hazards
Tailings_dam_failure
NASA Mars rover deployed in 2004
reboot once the weather cleared, but it did not, suggesting either a catastrophic failure or that a layer of dust had covered its solar panels. NASA hoped
Opportunity_(rover)
2023 maritime disaster
was the 'catastrophic implosion' of the Titan submersible? An expert explains". doi:10.64628/AA.aqwuvxyxm. "What happens during a catastrophic implosion
Titan_submersible_implosion
1989 aviation accident in Iowa
at Sioux Gateway Airport in Sioux City, Iowa, after suffering a catastrophic failure of its tail-mounted engine due to an unnoticed manufacturing defect
United_Airlines_Flight_232
Analysis of potential system failures
identifies all part failure modes, its primary benefit is the early identification of all critical and catastrophic subsystem or system failure modes so they
Failure mode and effects analysis
Failure_mode_and_effects_analysis
Dam in Idaho, US that collapsed in 1976
dams. Located between Fremont and Madison counties, it suffered a catastrophic failure on June 5, 1976, as it was filling for the first time. The collapse
Teton_Dam
Electronic component
voltage surges. Varistors can fail for either of two reasons. A catastrophic failure occurs from not successfully limiting a very large surge from an
Varistor
Failure of a firearm to operate as intended
impact the projectile obstructing the barrel, which may cause a catastrophic failure of the structural integrity of the firearm, posing a threat to the
Firearm_malfunction
Mumba characterized the event as "an environmental disaster really of catastrophic consequences." The contamination caused immediate harm to communities
2025 Sino-Metals Leach Zambia dam disaster
2025_Sino-Metals_Leach_Zambia_dam_disaster
1889 disaster in Pennsylvania
Great Flood of 1889, occurred on Friday, May 31, 1889, after the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam, located on the south fork of the Little Conemaugh
Johnstown_Flood
Automotive supplement
situation in which the fuel may be ignited uncontrollably causing catastrophic failure to components. Carbureted and single point/throttle body injected
Nitrous_oxide_engine
Contact of an aircraft tail with the ground or another object causing substantial damage
damaged airframes after a tailstrike have been known to cause catastrophic structural failure long after the tailstrike incident following multiple pressurization
Tailstrike
Catastrophic failure of a boiler
A boiler explosion is a catastrophic failure of a boiler. There are two types of boiler explosions. One type is a failure of the pressure parts of the
Boiler_explosion
2012 film by Robert Zemeckis
In that incident, an ungreased jackscrew came loose and caused a catastrophic failure from which recovery was impossible, though pilot Ted Thompson and
Flight_(2012_film)
Unexpected loss of power
overspeed failure of a General Electric CF6-6, resulting in one fatality. Two LOT Polish Airlines flights, both Ilyushin Il-62s, suffered catastrophic uncontained
Turbine_engine_failure
Surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw
abutment is placed which will hold a dental prosthetic or crown. Success or failure of implants depends primarily on the thickness and health of the bone and
Dental_implant
Slang term for the main rotor-retaining nut of some helicopters
refer to any component that is a single point of failure and whose breakdown would result in catastrophic consequences, the suggestion being that in such
Jesus_nut
vulnerabilities, and, like agricultural monocultures, are subject to catastrophic failure in the event of a successful attack. With the global trend of increased
Monoculture (computer science)
Monoculture_(computer_science)
French transnational environmental service company
also damaged due to the explosion. Two workers died after a catastrophic mechanical failure in April 2011 at a waste water treatment plant in Gatlinburg
Veolia
Russian International Space Station module
activities, potentially leading to "catastrophic failure." However, Roscosmos says that it does not believe a catastrophic disintegration of the PrK is realistic
Zvezda_(ISS_module)
Non-airbreathing engine used to propel a missile or vehicle
had no catastrophic failures in 86 engine-flights. The Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster, used in pairs, caused one notable catastrophic failure in 270
Rocket_engine
Subset of an IT infrastructure system that shares no service-critical components
availability zones allow for high availability, even in the event of catastrophic failure, such as natural disasters. Services offering distinct availability
Availability_zone
Conduction of electricity through an insulator under sufficiently high voltage
interrupt the current in a power circuit. Electrical breakdown can cause catastrophic failure of electrical equipment and fire hazards. Electric current is a flow
Electrical_breakdown
Field of structural engineering
properties of the system elements. Catastrophic failure – Sudden and total failure from which recovery is impossible Catastrophe theory – Area of mathematics
Structural_fracture_mechanics
Emperor of Russia from 1825 to 1855
Several historians have concluded that "the reign of Nicholas I was a catastrophic failure in both domestic and foreign policy." On the eve of his death, the
Nicholas_I_of_Russia
American aerodynamics engineer (1938–2012)
decided to launch the shuttle despite his warnings, leading to the catastrophic failure. He was considered a high-profile whistleblower. Boisjoly was born
Roger_Boisjoly
Type of furnace generating steam
chance of a catastrophic failure: there is not a large volume of water in the boiler nor are there large mechanical elements subject to failure. A water-tube
Water-tube_boiler
Autonomous artificial intelligence agent
"Google's Agentic AI wipes user's entire HDD without permission in catastrophic failure — cache wipe turns into mass deletion event as agent apologizes:
AI_agent
Dam in North Carolina, US
reported by officials in neighbouring Cocke County to have "suffered a catastrophic failure". Evacuations were issued for downstream communities, including Newport
Walters_Dam
Type of electrolytic capacitor
the switch-on current pushes the collapse to a catastrophic failure. To prevent such sudden failures, manufacturers recommend: 50% application voltage
Tantalum_capacitor
Dam in St. Francois Mountains, Missouri
requiring a dam around the entire perimeter. On December 14, 2005, a catastrophic failure in the upper reservoir dam put the plant out of operation until it
Taum Sauk Hydroelectric Power Station
Taum_Sauk_Hydroelectric_Power_Station
Type of capacitor
[clarification needed] can damage the dielectric causing catastrophic failure of the capacitor itself. Failure of electrolytic capacitors can result in an explosion
Electrolytic_capacitor
"earthquakes" that threw down newly built cathedrals may simply have been catastrophic failure of overloaded masonry, particularly towers, rather than actual tectonic
List of earthquakes in the British Isles
List_of_earthquakes_in_the_British_Isles
International aeronautics software standard
of a failure condition in the system. The failure conditions are categorized by their effects on the aircraft, crew, and passengers. Catastrophic - Failure
DO-178C
Mechanical blockage used to prevent loss of working fluid in an emergency
machinery, such as forklifts. Hydraulic fuses help guard against catastrophic failure of a hydraulic system by automatically isolating the defective branch
Fuse_(hydraulic)
Bridge over Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
near the center of the bridge during a squall, resulting in the catastrophic failure of the southbound roadway and the deaths of 35 people when several
Sunshine_Skyway_Bridge
Natural phenomenon
water current and the pedosphere contacting the streamflow, but a catastrophic failure of the bankside is dependent on the location, the surrounding conditions
River_bank_failure
RTCA standard for safety-critical software
of a failure condition in the system. The failure conditions are categorized by their effects on the aircraft, crew, and passengers. Catastrophic – Failure
DO-178B
Hypothetical global-scale disaster risk
A global catastrophic risk or a doomsday scenario is a hypothetical event that could damage human well-being on a global scale, endangering or even destroying
Global_catastrophic_risk
Mechanical vibration
machines such as gas turbines and electric generators can cause catastrophic failure, as well as noise and discomfort. In the case of a narrow wheel,
Balancing_of_rotating_masses
2013 video game
driveshaft, clutch, and other important components that can result in catastrophic failure to the vehicle. Tires can be blown out and fuel tanks may explode
BeamNG.drive
Flash flood in Kenya on 29 April
embankment led to a catastrophic failure and inundation in Kenya, killing at least 50 people. The event was initially described as a 'dam failure'. The flood
2024_Mai_Mahiu_flash_flood
2011 American TV series or program
demonstrated on the show at home. In addition, during scenes of catastrophic failure, the crew reminds the audience not to try anything at home. The program
Sons_of_Guns
Species of amphibian
cause of catastrophic failure. Because Marbled Salamanders have relatively long life spans, their chances of extinction due to catastrophic failure are low
Marbled_salamander
2000 aviation accident in the Pacific Ocean
present to carry the loads placed on it; therefore, the effects of catastrophic failure of this system were not considered, and no "fail-safe" provisions
Alaska_Airlines_Flight_261
Movement of individuals or households preparing for emergencies and natural disasters
modify/fortify existing structures etc. that may help them survive a catastrophic failure of society. Use of the term survivalist dates from the early 1980s
Survivalism
Rimmed, .30 caliber rifle cartridge
smaller .308 inch barrel of the .303 Savage, potentially causing a catastrophic failure. Savage Arms created the .303 Savage as part of an unsuccessful attempt
.303_Savage
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster report
the time of retirement, the Shuttle suffered two catastrophic failures across 135 flights, a failure rate of 1 in 68.) This showed management had clearly
Rogers_Commission_Report
1989 with United Airlines Flight 232. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure of its tail-mounted engine while cruising at high altitude, resulting
List of accidents and incidents involving the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
List_of_accidents_and_incidents_involving_the_McDonnell_Douglas_DC-10
Condition in which an engine turns beyond its design limit
momentary overspeed can result in greatly reduced engine life or catastrophic failure. The speed of an engine is typically measured in revolutions per
Overspeed
Metal rope
which had a record of mechanical failure. While flaws in chain links or solid steel bars can lead to catastrophic failure, flaws in the wires making up a
Wire_rope
Physical characteristic of oscillating systems
other frequencies. It may cause violent swaying motions and even catastrophic failure in improperly constructed structures including bridges, buildings
Resonance
Claims that NASA's Space Shuttle program failed to achieve its promised goals
error during entry RSRM-induced RSRM catastrophic failure (RSRM are the rocket motors of the SRBs) COPV failure (COPV are tanks inside the orbiter that
Criticism of the Space Shuttle program
Criticism_of_the_Space_Shuttle_program
Biblical figure
201 years after the biblical event of the Great Flood. After the catastrophic failure of that most ambitious endeavour and in the midst of the confusion
Nimrod
2019 dam collapse in Brumadinho, Brazil
a tailings dam at the Córrego do Feijão iron ore mine suffered a catastrophic failure. The dam, located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of Brumadinho in Minas
Brumadinho_dam_disaster
Dam in Maharashtra, India
shortage of steel at the time. This critical design compromise led to a catastrophic failure, resulting in massive flooding in Pune and an estimated death toll
Panshet_Dam
Failure of multiple dams in China
hydroelectric power station failures Xu, Yao; Zhang, Li Min; Jia, Jinsheng (2008). "Lessons from catastrophic dam failures in August 1975 in Zhumadian
1975_Banqiao_Dam_failure
the gun not designed for them. The large overpressure caused "catastrophic tube failure" (an explosion destroying the gun tube). In 1977, the Naval Weapons
Bulk loaded liquid propellants
Bulk_loaded_liquid_propellants
Ship built in 1997
before it launched. On July 29, 2014, the vessel suffered a catastrophic electrical failure, in which most of the ship's electrical system was destroyed
MV_Tacoma
Engineering discipline
commonly required to permit no single event or component failure to result in a catastrophic failure mode. Most biological organisms have a certain amount
Safety_engineering
United States historic place
first completed in 1914 and the last in 1924, which operated until a catastrophic failure in 1956. Only ruins are left in the 2020s, which form a part of a
Schoellkopf_Power_Station
Behavior in continuum mechanics
plastic deformation that occurs keep accumulating paving way for a catastrophic failure of the structure. Nonlinear kinematic hardening, which occurs when
Ratcheting
Retaining wall around pollution source
damage (either by force or its chemistry). If a large tank has a catastrophic failure, the liquid alone can cause extensive damage. If built properly,
Bunding
Energy storage system using electrochemical secondary cells
RenewEconomy. 25 August 2025. Rayner, Tristan (10 November 2025). "'Catastrophic failure' at Waratah Super Battery in Australia". Energy Storage. "Construction
Battery_energy_storage_system
Resonance phenomena in sound and musical devices
other.) Like mechanical resonance, acoustic resonance can result in catastrophic failure of the vibrator. The classic example of this is breaking a wine glass
Acoustic_resonance
1999 novel by Colson Whitehead
first black female inspector in the city. The story begins with the catastrophic failure of an elevator which Watson had inspected just days before, leading
The_Intuitionist
Initiation and propagation of cracks in a material due to cyclic loading
the ultimate failure of the material, often in a brittle catastrophic fashion. The formation of initial cracks preceding fatigue failure is a separate
Fatigue_(material)
Failed 1355 coup attempt in Venice
Venetian commoners and the nobility, originally stemming from the catastrophic failure of the nobility in the Battle of Porto-Longo against Venice's long-time
Faliero_coup
Offshore platform in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea
the company Norwegian Contractors for Equinor. It is known for its catastrophic failure on 23 August 1991, due to a design flaw, that resulted from an error
Sleipner_A
1966 book by Theodor W. Adorno
systematic extermination of the Jews at Auschwitz, which he sees as a catastrophic failure of Enlightenment rationality and a profound challenge to the very
Negative_Dialectics
Data storage technology
(even temporarily) in the process. An array can be overwhelmed by catastrophic failure that exceeds its recovery capacity and the entire array is at risk
RAID
gas, increasing significantly in volume and potentially causing a catastrophic failure to the vessel due to an increase in pressure. To combat such an event
Vacuum_insulated_evaporator
American military historian (born 1947)
vocal critic of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, calling the conflict a catastrophic failure." In March 2007, he described George W. Bush's endorsement of such
Andrew_Bacevich
Mechanical drive belt
reinforcement. Toothed belts have two failure modes, one gradual and one catastrophic. There is an increased risk of either failure over the lifetime of the belt
Toothed_belt
Place in Nakuru County, Kenya
blockage in a culvert beneath a railway embankment which led to a catastrophic failure and inundation; initially, it was reported as arising from a dam
Mai_Mahiu
2015 environmental disaster in Brazil
mine of the Samarco Mariana Mining Complex near Mariana, suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in flooding that devastated the downstream villages of
Mariana_dam_disaster
2022 plane crash in Guangxi, China
after the accident. Soon after the accident, it was suggested that catastrophic failure of the tailplane (for example, a stabilizer problem) and sabotage
China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735
China_Eastern_Airlines_Flight_5735
Season of television series
Renslayer and other TVA employees. As the Temporal Loom reaches catastrophic failure, Loki and his allies attempt to use Timely and Ouroboros's Throughput
Loki_season_2
1984 gas-leak accident in Bhopal, India
planned response would not be timely or effective enough to prevent catastrophic failure of the tanks". This report was never forwarded to the Bhopal plant
Bhopal_disaster
Artificial heart valve
develop fractures in the outflow strut which could result in catastrophic valve failure and possibly sudden cardiac death. Later analysis revealed that
Björk–Shiley_valve
American professional wrestling promotion
Watts' business strategy quickly swung from "overnight" success to catastrophic failure, in large part due to financial difficulties stemming from the 1980s
Universal Wrestling Federation (Bill Watts)
Universal_Wrestling_Federation_(Bill_Watts)
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