Centralia Mine Disaster

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf disaster
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:U.S._Bureau_of_Mines
gptkbp:associatedWith fire hazards
ghost towns
subsidence
land subsidence issues
gptkbp:causedBy coal mine fire
negligence in safety practices
gptkbp:conservationEfforts smoldering coal seams
gptkbp:currentStatus abandoned site
gptkbp:date May 27, 1962
gptkbp:documentedIn various media
government reports
gptkbp:governs relocation assistance
gptkbp:highlights dangers of underground mining
importance of community planning
need for disaster preparedness
gptkbp:historicalSignificance example of industrial disaster management
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Centralia Mine Disaster
gptkbp:influenced environmental policy
disaster recovery planning
public health initiatives
safety training programs
urban planning policies
community resilience strategies
safety legislation
public awareness of mining hazards
gptkbp:inspiration films and literature
songs and art
gptkbp:involved federal government
local businesses
local government
community organizations
environmental assessments
scientific research
state government
emergency response teams
local media coverage
gptkbp:is_used_in abandoned town
gptkbp:ledTo community activism
court cases
community displacement
changes in emergency response protocols
creation of safety regulations
increased insurance scrutiny
changes in mining technology
federal funding for relocation
increased community engagement.
increased public scrutiny of mining companies
increased regulation of mining operations
gptkbp:notableFor underground fire
gptkbp:occursIn gptkb:Centralia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:populationTrend approximately 1,000 residents
gptkbp:relatedTo coal mining industry
gptkbp:resultedIn loss of life
environmental degradation
destruction of the town
long-term environmental monitoring
loss of property
evacuation of residents
health issues for residents
permanent evacuation orders