The Yacolt Burn, a devastating wildfire that ignited in late August 1902, stands as one of the most significant natural disasters in the history of the Pacific Northwest. […]
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Project Sunshine: Impact of Radioactive Fallout and Nuclear Testing on Health and Environment
Project Sunshine was a series of research studies initiated by the United States government in the 1950s to investigate the effects of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing […]
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The Hutchinson Salt Mine Explosion: A Catastrophic Unfolding Beneath Kansas
The quiet town of Hutchinson, Kansas, was rocked by an unprecedented disaster on January 17, 2001, when natural gas explosions erupted from the city’s salt mines. This catastrophe […]
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The New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812: Reshaping the American Landscape
The New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812 were among the most powerful and destructive seismic events in North American history. Over a period of several months, this series of […]
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The Castle Bravo Test: Unveiling the Power and Perils of Nuclear Energy
The Castle Bravo nuclear test conducted on March 1, 1954, stands as one of the most significant and controversial events in the history of nuclear energy. This test […]
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The 2016 Horse River Fire: A Symptom of an Escalating Wildfire Crisis
In May 2016, the Horse River Fire, commonly known as the Fort McMurray wildfire, erupted in Alberta, Canada, becoming one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in the […]
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Fagradalsfjall Awakens: The 2021 Eruption That Shaped Iceland’s Future
In the spring of 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the first time in nearly 800 years, marking a momentous event in the country’s […]
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The Athabasca Oil Sands: A Journey Through Time
The Athabasca Oil Sands, located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northeastern Alberta, Canada, stand as a testament to human ingenuity and are a focal point […]
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BalloonFest ’86: The Rise and Fall of a Colorful Spectacle
In 1986, Cleveland witnessed an ambitious attempt to break a world record and create a spectacular event that would leave a mark in history. BalloonFest ’86, organized by […]