1837day.year
An earthquake in Valdivia, south-central Chile, causes a tsunami that leads to significant destruction along Japan's coast.
A massive earthquake in Valdivia, Chile, in 1837 triggered a trans-Pacific tsunami that devastated communities along Japan's coastline.
On November 17, 1837, a powerful earthquake struck Valdivia in southern Chile, unleashing a tsunami that traveled across the Pacific Ocean. Roughly a day later, the wave reached the shores of Japan, inundating coastal villages and causing widespread damage to boats and homes. The event highlighted the global reach of seismic disasters and the vulnerability of distant communities. Witnesses in Japan recorded an unusual sea retreat followed by a towering wave, an early example of transoceanic tsunami impact. This catastrophe prompted greater interest in understanding seismic phenomena and ocean wave propagation in both regions.
1837
An earthquake in Valdivia
1957day.year
Vickers Viscount G-AOHP of British European Airways crashes at Ballerup after the failure of three engines on approach to Copenhagen Airport. The cause is a malfunction of the anti-icing system on the aircraft. There are no fatalities.
A British European Airways Vickers Viscount crashes near Ballerup after engine failures, but all on board survive.
On November 17, 1957, Vickers Viscount G-AOHP of British European Airways experienced the failure of three engines on approach to Copenhagen Airport.
The malfunction was traced to the aircraft's anti-icing system, which allowed ice to form and disrupt engine performance.
Pilots diverted to land at Ballerup, Denmark, where the aircraft crashed on landing.
Remarkably, there were no fatalities among the passengers or crew.
The incident prompted improvements in de-icing and anti-icing technologies for turboprop airliners.
It remains a testament to crew skill and the importance of rigorous safety protocols.
1957
Vickers Viscount
British European Airways
Copenhagen Airport
1990day.year
Fugendake, part of the Mount Unzen volcanic complex, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, becomes active again and erupts.
Fugendake, part of Mount Unzen in Japan, erupts again, reminding the region of its volcanic hazards.
On November 17, 1990, the Fugendake vent of Mount Unzen in Nagasaki Prefecture resumed eruptive activity after a period of dormancy. Geologists had been closely monitoring the volcano due to previous deadly eruptions in the early 1790s and later in 1991. The 1990 activity involved ash plumes and minor pyroclastic flows that prompted precautionary evacuations of nearby villages. Local authorities and scientific teams collaborated to track seismic signals and gas emissions, issuing warnings to residents. The event underscored the importance of volcano surveillance and emergency preparedness in a densely populated area. Although no major casualties occurred this time, Mount Unzen’s restless behavior would culminate in further destructive eruptions the following year.
1990
Mount Unzen
Nagasaki Prefecture
2000day.year
A catastrophic landslide in Log pod Mangartom, Slovenia, kills seven, and causes millions of SIT of damage. It is one of the worst catastrophes in Slovenia in the past 100 years.
A massive landslide hit Log pod Mangartom in 2000, burying homes and killing seven people.
In the early hours of November 17, 2000, a colossal landslide cascaded down the slopes above Log pod Mangartom in Slovenia.
The torrent of rock and earth buried several homes and a stretch of roadway, resulting in seven fatalities.
The damage was estimated at millions of Slovene Tolar, marking it as one of the worst natural disasters in a century for the nation.
Rescue crews braved unstable terrain to locate survivors and recover the victims.
Geologists later studied the site to improve early warning systems for landslides.
The tragedy prompted nationwide efforts to reinforce mountainside settlements and monitor geological risks.
2000
landslide
Log pod Mangartom
Slovenia
SIT
2012day.year
At least 50 schoolchildren are killed in an accident at a railway crossing near Manfalut, Egypt.
A tragic collision at a railway crossing near Manfalut, Egypt, killed at least 50 schoolchildren in 2012.
On November 17, 2012, a school bus carrying dozens of students collided with a train at an unguarded crossing near Manfalut in Upper Egypt.
Officials confirmed that at least fifty children lost their lives and many more were injured.
Eyewitnesses cited the lack of warning signals and malfunctioning barriers as major factors.
The accident triggered national mourning and widespread protests demanding safer infrastructure.
The Egyptian government vowed to install barriers and warning systems at all rural railway crossings.
The Manfalut tragedy remains one of Egypt's deadliest transportation accidents.
2012
an accident
Manfalut
Egypt
2013day.year
Fifty people are killed when Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashes at Kazan Airport, Russia.
Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashed at Kazan Airport in 2013, killing fifty on board.
On November 17, 2013, Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363, a Boeing 737, crashed during landing at Kazan International Airport in Russia.
The aircraft veered off the runway and broke apart, leading to the deaths of all fifty passengers and crew.
Investigators pointed to poor weather and possible pilot error as contributing factors.
The tragedy became the deadliest aviation accident in the Republic of Tatarstan's history.
Emergency responders worked through harsh conditions to recover victims and secure the crash site.
The disaster prompted a review of safety protocols at regional airports across Russia.
2013
Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363
2013day.year
A rare late-season tornado outbreak strikes the Midwest. Illinois and Indiana are most affected with tornado reports as far north as lower Michigan. In all around six dozen tornadoes touch down in approximately an 11-hour time period, including seven EF3 and two EF4 tornadoes.
A powerful late-season tornado outbreak swept across the U.S. Midwest in November 2013, spawning over sixty twisters.
On November 17, 2013, a rare tornado outbreak struck the U.S. Midwest, with reports of around sixty tornadoes over eleven hours.
States including Illinois, Indiana, and parts of Michigan bore the brunt of the storm.
Seven tornadoes were rated EF3, and two reached devastating EF4 intensity.
The system caused significant damage to homes, farms, and power infrastructure across several communities.
Meteorologists noted the unusual timing for such a widespread event so late in the season.
Local, state, and federal teams mobilized quickly to assist in search, rescue, and cleanup efforts.
tornado outbreak
Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
tornado
Michigan