The 1981 Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The 1981 Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse

The July 17, 1981, collapse of the Hyatt Regency Hotel walkways in Kansas City, Missouri, remains one of the deadliest structural failures in American history. During a crowded tea dance, two suspended... Read more »
Sioux City Air Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Sioux City Air Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy

The catastrophic event involving United Airlines Flight 232 on July 19, 1989, resulted from the uncontained failure of the DC-10’s tail-mounted engine, leading to the loss of all hydraulic systems. This unprecedented... Read more »
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The Texas City Disaster: 1947 Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Texas City Disaster: 1947 Tragedy & Legacy

The morning of April 16, 1947, began like any other in the bustling port of Texas City. Docked at the port was the French-registered vessel Grandcamp, loaded with ammonium nitrate fertilizer destined... Read more »