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Ten Largest Oil Spills in the World
The following table lists the largest oil spills in the world. The date of the spill, circumstances surrounding the spill, and amount of oil spilled are also given. Rank Date Cause Source…Fires and Explosions
Worst U.S. Forest Fires Whether you're talking about forest fires or kitchen fires, factory explosions or arson, when fires get out of control, the damage can be devastating. 1666…Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks Since 1833 Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Mysterious DisappearancesSee also: The SultanaThe TitanicThe…Aircraft Crashes
Find a list of the worst aircraft crashes in the world, including the Hindenburg disaster and the Sept 11, 2001, attacks. (See also Terrorist Attacks.) 1921 Aug. 24, England: British…Railroad Accidents
While trains are convenient for travel and for transporting goods, they have become a greater danger over the years as their speed has…Oil Spills and Disasters Timeline
The following list includes major oil spills since 1967. The circumstances surrounding the spill, amount of oil spilled, and the attendant environmental damage is also given. 1967 March 18,…Sports Disasters
Dates and details of major disasters in sports 1955June 11, Le Mans, France: racing car in Grand Prix hurtled into grandstand, killing 82 spectators.1964May 24, Lima, Peru: more than 300…Terrorist Attacks in the U.S. Or Against Americans
Source: iStockAccording to the Department of Homeland Security, the National Terrorism Advisory System is key to providing up-to-date warnings and information for both the population of the nation…Miscellaneous Disasters
1952 Dec. 4-7, London, England: high-pressure system settled over London, trapping pollution near the ground. Some 4,…Nuclear and Chemical Accidents
Though nuclear power is a good source of energy and is generally not a threat, there have been instances when security measures have failed. Nuclear meltdowns can cause dangerous radiation to escape…Trending
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