The midair collision over Staten Island on December 16, 1960, involved a United Airlines Douglas DC-8, inbound from Chicago, and a Trans World Airlines Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation descending from Dayton and... Read more »
The tragic event in upstate New York during February 1941, where an explosion claimed the lives of 31 miners, serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of the industry. This... Read more »
A hypothetical eruption creating a volcanic disaster area within New York City presents a scenario with low probability but potentially catastrophic consequences. While no active volcanoes exist within the city limits or... Read more »
The song “New York Mining Disaster 1941,” by the Bee Gees, presents a fictional mining catastrophe through the anxieties and fragmented communication of trapped miners. The lyrics employ vivid imagery and metaphors,... Read more »