The catastrophic limnic eruption in Cameroon on August 21, 1986, resulted from a sudden release of massive amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from Lake Nyos. This dense cloud of CO2, being heavier... Read more »
The event, intended as a harmless spectacle of joy and a fundraising effort for the United Way, involved the release of approximately 1.5 million balloons into the sky above Cleveland, Ohio, on... Read more »
The catastrophic event that unfolded at the Port Clinton Art Festival in Ohio on August 16, 1986, involved the sudden ignition and rapid deflation of a tethered hot air balloon, resulting in... Read more »
The tragic climbing accident on Mount Hood in May 1986 involved a group of high school students and their chaperones. Caught in a sudden blizzard, the group sought shelter in a snow... Read more »
Photographic documentation of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, which occurred in April 1986, provides a stark visual record of the catastrophe and its aftermath. These images range from those captured by official Soviet... Read more »
The incident involving multiple hot air balloons during the 1986 World Balloon and Airship Championship in Cleveland, Ohio, resulted in a tragic accident with fatalities and injuries. This event, often remembered for... Read more »
The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986, leading to the loss of all seven crew members. This catastrophic event occurred over the Atlantic Ocean,... Read more »
The tragic event that unfolded in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 23, 1986, involved the accidental release of nearly 1.5 million balloons, intended for a charitable fundraising event. The massive balloon release quickly... Read more »
Visual documentation of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, which occurred in April 1986, encompasses a range of photographic and video materials. These visuals depict the immediate aftermath of the explosion, the evacuation of... Read more »
The tragic event on Mount Hood in May 1986 involved a climbing party from an Oregon high school caught in a sudden blizzard. Several students and teachers lost their lives during this... Read more »