Ground-zero May 2026

As we reflect on the concept of Ground Zero, we are reminded of the importance of coming together in the face of adversity, supporting those affected by disaster, and working towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

Ground Zero refers to the point on the Earth’s surface directly above or below an explosive device at the moment of detonation. The term originated in the 1940s, during the development of nuclear weapons, to describe the location where a bomb was detonated. In the context of a nuclear explosion, Ground Zero is the point where the blast radius is zero, marking the center of the destruction. ground-zero

On September 11, 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out in the United States, resulting in the collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact of the planes and the subsequent fires caused massive damage to the structures, leading to their eventual collapse. The site where the Twin Towers once stood became known as Ground Zero. As we reflect on the concept of Ground