Disasters Chapters

Whether natural or man-made, disasters simultaneously cause massive destruction and unity of people trying to help those in need. Discover some of the world's worst disasters in this collection.

The survivors of Peshigo bury their dead and then rebuild their city.

In 1994, the parties reach an agreement to arbitrate the case and place it into the hands of two retired judges.

Once the toxic chrome 6 is in the unlined ponds, there is nothing to stop it from going into the wells that supply nearby homes.

Photographic proof of the Holocaust exists, despite some who say it never happened.

Descriptions and images of Spanish Flu from around the world.

Today, Port Royal is a place for underwater study to view remnants of the pirate culture.

Pompeii is a beautiful resort town in 79 A.D. Although the area has experienced earthquakes in recent years, no one suspects that the nearby mountain,...

On June 7, 1692 an earthquake destroys Port Royal and the town never recovers.

A series of unfortunate incidents cause the most deadly plane crash in history.

Churchill proves himself as he leads his country to victory, but is voted out of office in 1940.

Buoy sensors, satellite images and airplanes help weather services to predict bad weather and warn people of impending dangers.

Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones develop over warm water and can be very dangerous.

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