List of accidents and disasters by death toll - Wikipedia
This is a list of accidents and disasters by death toll. It shows the number of fatalities associated with various explosions, structural fires, flood disasters, coal mine disasters, and other notable accidents caused by negligence connected to improper architecture, planning, construction, design, and more.
List of deadliest aircraft accidents and incidents - Wikipedia
The largest number of fatalities from the accidental crash of a single aircraft occurred on 12 August 1985, when Japan Airlines Flight 123, a Boeing 747SR-46 en route from Tokyo to Osaka, crashed at Mount Takamagahara in Ueno, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520 people. [8]
10 Notable Accidents and Catastrophes | Britannica
Britannica examines 10 of the world’s worst industrial disasters. This list was adapted from a post that originally appeared on the Britannica Blog. The single worst industrial accident in history occurred on December 3, 1984, when some 45 tons of the dangerous gas methyl isocyanate escaped from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India.
9 of the world's worst industrial disasters | CBC News
2015年8月13日 · About 2,000 people were killed and more than 9,000 injured by debris, fires and collapsing buildings. On March 25, 1947, a coal mine near Centralia, Ill., exploded and killed 111 people. It...
5 Examples of the Worst Human-Made Disasters in History
2023年8月5日 · Here are five of the biggest human-caused disasters to occur in modern history. 1. Chernobyl Disaster. (Credit:JoRanky/Shutterstock) In 1986, an explosion at the Number 4 nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant released massive amounts of radioactive material into the surrounding area.
List of industrial disasters - Wikipedia
It is considered the worst industrial disaster in history, killing 3,700 to 16,000 persons. This article lists notable industrial disasters, which are disasters caused by industrial companies, either by accident, negligence or incompetence. They are a form of industrial accident where great damage, injury or loss of life are caused.
Air disasters timeline - BBC News
2010年7月28日 · The Benin air crash happened when a Boeing 727 dropped out of the sky soon after take-off, killing at least 135 people travelling to Lebanon
10 of the world’s biggest man-made disasters | Live Science
2022年1月18日 · Human history is riddled with man-made disasters, from nuclear meltdowns and underwater oil spills to chemical explosions and mine collapses. We find out exactly what happened in some infamous...
The world’s worst train disasters - Railway Technology
2014年1月1日 · Explore the tragic history of the world's deadliest train accidents. Gain insights into the causes, consequences, and lessons learned from these devastating incidents in railway history.
Major air disasters in last 10 years: CHECK worst and best years in ...
2023年1月15日 · Here's a list of the major crashes in the past 10 years: Jan 15, 2023: A Nepalese passenger plane with 72 people, including 10 foreigners, onboard crashed while landing at the Pokhara airport....