Physics
The Sociology of Disaster: Vulnerability and Resilience in Community Responses
Quick fact
Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters were colorblind, but the death toll and recovery were not: elderly African American residents were disproportionately affected, and many wealthier neighborhoods bounced back faster while poorer ones remained devastated for years.
Why this is interesting
When a hurricane hits, do all residents face the same danger? Surprisingly, floodwaters don't discriminate, but deaths and recoveries tell a different story—what makes the difference?