Deadly Disasters

Hold on to your hats (and your limbs) folks, because we’re about to take a wild ride into the deadly world of zoos. Yes, those places where…

On July 15, 2018, tragedy struck the Askari Amusement Park in Karachi, Pakistan, when a ride malfunctioned, injuring 25 people and killing…

Wildfires have been a natural occurrence on Earth for millions of years. They are a natural part of many ecosystems and can even be…

On January 2, 1971, Rangers and Celtic, two of the biggest football clubs in Scotland, faced off in a highly anticipated match at Ibrox…

The Hillsborough disaster of 1989 was a tragic event that had far-reaching consequences for the football community and the entire nation…

The tragic death of Nodar Kumaritashvili at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, sent shockwaves throughout the world of sports…

Aron Ralston’s story of survival is one of the most remarkable tales of human endurance and perseverance in recent times. It all began in…

On November 13, 2015, the city of Paris, France experienced one of its deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. A total of 130 people…

The Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California has been a popular destination for families and tourists for over six decades. With its…

On July 9th, 1958, the world witnessed one of the most powerful and devastating tsunamis in history — the Lituya Bay megatsunami. The…

The ocean is a vast and unpredictable environment, and those who choose to venture beneath its surface or sail upon it do so at their own…

Prison riots are like a terrifying monster that can rear its ugly head at any time, causing unimaginable chaos and destruction. These…

On June 1, 2009, Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330–203, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board. The flight…

Floods are one of the most destructive natural disasters that can occur, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Throughout history…

The tragic incident that occurred on July 11, 2010, at the Blue Bayou Water Park/Dixie Landin’ Amusement Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana…

Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions, filled with love, laughter, and celebration. However, sometimes things can take a tragic…

On the morning of December 26th, 2004, a massive 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake was…

Zoos are popular attractions for people all over the world. They offer a chance to see and learn about exotic animals from around the…

On February 15, 2013, a meteor exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk in Russia, causing widespread damage and injuring over 1,500 people…

On March 24, 2022, tragedy struck ICON Park, a popular entertainment complex located in Orlando, Florida. A 21-year-old woman fell to her…

The Columbia Space Shuttle explosion was a tragic incident that occurred on February 1, 2003. The incident claimed the lives of all seven…

On November 1, 1918, a deadly trail derailment occurred on Malbone Street in Brooklyn, New York. The tragedy was one of the worst subway…

Terminal Velocity is a thrilling ride at Extreme World, an amusement park located in Wisconsin Dells. It is a popular attraction that draws…

The tsunami that struck Lisbon, Portugal on November 1st, 1755 was one of the deadliest and most destructive natural disasters in European…