Welsh Mining Disasters: History & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Welsh Mining Disasters: History & Legacy


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The history of Wales is intertwined with its coal mining industry. This industrial legacy, while contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth, is also marked by tragic events catastrophic accidents resulting in... Read more »
The Bee Gees NY Mining Disaster: CPR Myth | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Bee Gees NY Mining Disaster: CPR Myth


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The 1977 disco hit “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees gained unexpected notoriety when it was adopted by first responders for CPR training due to its consistent 100 beats-per-minute rhythm, aligning perfectly... Read more »
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The Monongah WV Mining Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Monongah WV Mining Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered


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The December 6, 1907, explosion in Monongah, West Virginia, remains the worst mining disaster in American history. Two explosions, likely caused by a spark igniting coal dust or methane gas, ripped through... Read more »
The Centralia Mining Disaster: A Cautionary Tale | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Centralia Mining Disaster: A Cautionary Tale


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The 1962 incident in Centralia, Pennsylvania, involved a mine fire ignited by a trash burn in a landfill that spread to the underlying anthracite coal veins. This event led to the near-total... Read more »