The Frank Slide Disaster: A Canadian Tragedy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Frank Slide Disaster: A Canadian Tragedy

The catastrophic rockslide that occurred in the early morning hours of April 29, 1903, burying part of the town of Frank, Northwest Territories (now Alberta), Canada, remains a significant geological event. Within... Read more »
Banzai Slide Disasters: Avoiding Tragedy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Banzai Slide Disasters: Avoiding Tragedy

A mass-casualty incident on a waterslide, typically involving overcrowding, inadequate safety measures, or structural failure, can lead to serious injuries ranging from abrasions and fractures to more severe trauma. For instance, an... Read more »
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Verrckt Slide Disaster: Tragedy at Schlitterbahn | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Verrckt Slide Disaster: Tragedy at Schlitterbahn

The incident at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kansas, involving the 17-story Verrckt waterslide, resulted in a fatality on August 7, 2016. A raft carrying three passengers became airborne during the descent,... Read more »