The loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986, resulted from the failure of O-rings sealing a joint in the shuttle’s right solid rocket booster (SRB). These O-rings lost their... Read more »
The Challenger explosion, which occurred 73 seconds after liftoff on January 28, 1986, resulted in the loss of all seven crew members. The orbiter broke apart after a failure of O-rings in... 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 stemmed from the failure of... Read more »
The Challenger explosion, occurring on January 28, 1986, represents a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration. The Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its flight, resulting in the loss... Read more »
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 »