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Nuclear and Chemical Accidents
Though nuclear power is a good source of energy and is generally not a threat, there have been instances when security measures have failed. Nuclear meltdowns can cause dangerous radiation to escape…Space Accidents
1967Jan. 27, Apollo 1: a fire aboard the space capsule on the ground at Cape Kennedy, Fla., killed astronauts Virgil I. Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger Chaffee. April 23–24, Soyuz 1:…Ten Largest Oil Spills in the U.S.
The following table lists the largest oil spills in U.S. history. The date of the spill, circumstances surrounding the spill, and amount of oil spilled are also given. Rank Date Cause…Ten Largest Oil Spills in the World
The following table lists the largest oil spills in the world. The date of the spill, circumstances surrounding the spill, and amount of oil spilled are also given. Rank Date Cause Source…Fatal Mining Accidents in the U.S.
The following table includes information about the most fatal mining accidents in the United States. Only accidents with ten or more fatalities are listed. Year Day…Worst Industrial Accidents in History
The following table includes information about the worst industrial disasters in history. Year Day Incident Location Fatalities 2013 04/24 Rana Plaza, a building containing…Mysterious Disappearances
1872Mary Celeste: the brigantine set sail from New York harbor for Genoa, Italy, on Nov. 5. A British brigantine, the DeGratia, discovered the ship derelict on Dec. 5 and boarded her.…Aircraft
1979May 25, Chicago: American Airlines DC-10 crashed seconds after takeoff, killing all 272 people aboard and 3 on the ground. Other Aircraft AccidentsWorst United States DisastersAvalanche…Major Dam Accidents
1889May 31, Johnstown, Pa.: collapse of South Fork Dam left more than 2,200 dead.AvalancheWorst United States DisastersDroughtExplosion
1947April 16–18, Texas City, Tex.: a fire and subsequent explosion on the French freighter Grandcamp destroyed most of the city; 516 killed.Other Fires and ExplosionsEpidemicWorst United…Trending
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