1626day.year
a dam failure causes the sudden flooding of the mining city of Potosí in present-day Bolivia leading to the death of thousands and the massive release of toxic mercury into the environment.
In 1626, a dam failure unleashes floodwaters that devastate Potosí and release toxic mercury into the environment.
In 1626, a mining dam upstream of Potosí in present-day Bolivia catastrophically failed.
Surging waters swept through the high-altitude city, inundating streets and silver mines.
Thousands of miners and residents were drowned in the sudden flood.
Toxic mercury stored in the mining facilities was carried into rivers, causing long-term environmental damage.
The disaster highlighted the extreme risks of colonial mining operations in the Andes.
1626
dam failure
flooding of the mining city of Potosí
mercury
1974day.year
Fifteen people are killed when Sterling Airways Flight 901, a Sud Aviation Caravelle, catches fire following a landing gear collapse at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran.
A landing gear collapse at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport led to a fire on Sterling Airways Flight 901, killing 15 people.
On March 15, 1974, Sterling Airways Flight 901 suffered a landing gear failure upon touchdown at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport.
The collapse sparked a fire that quickly engulfed the aircraft cabin.
Crew and passengers attempted evacuation amidst thick smoke and flames.
Despite rescue efforts, fifteen lives were lost in the tragic accident.
The incident led to enhanced safety checks of landing gear systems worldwide.
1974
Sterling Airways Flight 901
Sud Aviation Caravelle
landing gear
Mehrabad International Airport
Tehran
1986day.year
Collapse of Hotel New World: Thirty-three people die when the Hotel New World in Singapore collapses.
In 1986, the Hotel New World in Singapore suddenly collapsed, resulting in 33 fatalities.
On March 15, 1986, the six-story Hotel New World in Singapore pancaked without warning.
Thirty-three guests and staff were killed when the structure gave way.
The disaster prompted immediate investigations into construction and design flaws.
Findings revealed critical errors in structural calculations and substandard materials.
The tragedy led to tighter building regulations and oversight in Singapore.
1986
Collapse of Hotel New World
2008day.year
Stockpiles of obsolete ammunition explode at an ex-military ammunition depot in the village of Gërdec, Albania, killing 26 people.
An explosion at a former military depot in Gërdec, Albania, on March 15, 2008, killed 26 people and injured many others.
On March 15, 2008, large quantities of old ammunition at an ex-military depot in Gërdec detonated abruptly.
The blast devastated nearby villages and caused widespread structural damage.
Twenty-six people were killed and hundreds more were injured in the worst peacetime explosion in Albanian history.
Investigations pointed to improper handling and illegal deactivation of munitions.
The tragedy led to calls for stricter oversight of arms decommissioning processes.
2008
explode
Gërdec