Historical Disasters
These are the stories, events and images that haunt humanity.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
One of the worst man-made environmental disasters in history, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled over 11,000,000 gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. Check out this website to learn about its terrible effects.
One of the worst man-made environmental disasters in history, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled over 11,000,000 gallons of oil into Prince William Sound. Check out this website to learn about its terrible effects.
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871: Did the Cow Do It?
What really caused the Great Chicago Fire? Read more here.
What really caused the Great Chicago Fire? Read more here.
San Francisco Earthquake - 1906
The terrible earthquake that occurred on April 18, 1906 levelled much of San Francisco. Jennifer Rosenberg, About's Guide to 20th Century History has gathered numerous sites that have pictures of the widespread devastation.
The terrible earthquake that occurred on April 18, 1906 levelled much of San Francisco. Jennifer Rosenberg, About's Guide to 20th Century History has gathered numerous sites that have pictures of the widespread devastation.
Billion Dollar U.S. Weather Disasters 1980-2000
Believe it or not, there were 48 weather disasters in the United States between 1980 and 2000 that caused over a billion dollars of damage each! This site lists each disaster with extra information provided for some of the most serious tragedies.
Believe it or not, there were 48 weather disasters in the United States between 1980 and 2000 that caused over a billion dollars of damage each! This site lists each disaster with extra information provided for some of the most serious tragedies.
Encyclopedia Titanica
As this site states, it is "a unique resource" for those wishing to study the Titanic tragedy. Read articles from historians, study the passenger list, and look at artifacts. One could easily spend hours perusing the wealth of information available here.
As this site states, it is "a unique resource" for those wishing to study the Titanic tragedy. Read articles from historians, study the passenger list, and look at artifacts. One could easily spend hours perusing the wealth of information available here.
Hurricane Andrew
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida and Louisiana. This Category 4 storm destroyed over 125,000 homes, killed 61 people and caused over $25.0 billion dollars worth of damage.
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida and Louisiana. This Category 4 storm destroyed over 125,000 homes, killed 61 people and caused over $25.0 billion dollars worth of damage.
San Francisco Earthquake - 1989
The Museum of the City of San Francisco has numerous records available for study of the 1989 earthquake that collapsed a portion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
The Museum of the City of San Francisco has numerous records available for study of the 1989 earthquake that collapsed a portion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Report
Read the report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. Note, not all parts of the report are available online at this time.
Read the report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. Note, not all parts of the report are available online at this time.