The catastrophic explosion and fire at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Unit 4 on April 26, 1986, resulted from a confluence of flawed reactor design, inadequate safety protocols, and human error. A... Read more »
Arizona, while often perceived as a land of arid deserts and scorching sun, is not immune to the forces of nature. The state experiences a range of hazards, some unique to its... Read more »
The destruction of the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg on May 6, 1937, resulted from the ignition of leaked hydrogen gas. While the exact mechanism of ignition remains debated, the leading... Read more »
A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. These events can cause significant damage to property and loss... Read more »
Defining the single “worst” disaster in history presents a complex challenge. Disasters can be categorized by their cause natural events like earthquakes, pandemics, or droughts, or human-caused events such as wars, genocides,... Read more »
The tragic event at Hillsborough Stadium on April 15, 1989, during an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters due to a... Read more »
The Bhopal gas tragedy, occurring in the early hours of December 3, 1984, at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, involved the release of methyl... Read more »
Arizona’s arid climate and diverse terrain contribute to a unique profile of environmental hazards. While not typically associated with hurricanes or blizzards, the state experiences a range of threats, including flash floods,... Read more »
The Chernobyl disaster, a catastrophic nuclear accident, occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the city of Pripyat in northern Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. The resulting explosion and... Read more »
Defining the single most destructive natural event is complex, as “devastation” can be measured by various metrics: human casualties, economic loss, long-term environmental impact, or a combination thereof. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis,... Read more »