This week, we're discussing the Texas City Industrial Accident. This disaster is considered the worst industrial accident in United States history. With over 600 dead, 5,000 injured, and over $1 billion dollars in property damage, justice wouldn't come soon enough. I want to thank you all for listening this season, new episodes will air in early May 2024. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://www.mercatus.org/research/policy-briefs/economic-recovery-less ..read more

This week, we're discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the deadliest industrial accident to occur in the United States. 146 employees would lose their lives as a result of abysmal working conditions and locked exits, culminating in a perfect storm, ripe for death. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://npg.si.edu/blog/tragedy-triangle-shirtwaist-factory#:~:text=In%20its%20aftermath%2C%20the%20Triangle,minimum%20wage%20and%20working%20conditions ..read more

This week, we're discussing the Monongah Coal Mine Disaster, the worst mining disaster in United States history. 86% of miners in the mine that day would immediately die during the explosion or in the hours after, exposed to toxic gasses. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monongah_mining_disaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coal_mining_in_the_United_States https://www.britannica.com/event/Monongah-mining-disaster-of ..read more

This week, we're discussing the2011 Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that would occur at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. A magnitude 9 earthquake would strike the island nation, bringing with it tsunami of up to 133 feet in height and washing away entire towns. These very same waves would over wash the protective barriers at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and would lead to the eventual meltdown and release of radioactive material into the environment. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email ..read more

This week, we're discussing the Dust Bowl, a particularly depressing decade for all living in the United States. Persistent drought, worldwide conflict, and abusive farming practices would lead to desolate lands. As heavy winds whipped across this very flat portion of the country, mile-high dust clouds would get kicked up and would travel entire lengths of states, suffocating anyone in their way. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://drought.unl.edu/dust ..read more

This week, we're discussing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting environmental impacts this disaster caused. Over 4 million barrels of oil would leak over nearly 90 days, covering over 1,000 miles of gulf coastline. Even worse, while the cleanup was successful, a vast majority of the heroes who helped clean up after the oil reached the shores suffer detrimental health effects to this very day. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.o ..read more

This week, we're going to take another look at the Bhopal Industrial Accident. This disaster is regarded as the worst environmental disaster in recorded history. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, a toxic cloud of Methyl Isocyanate would kill over 3,000 and that number would only continue to skyrocket as the hours passed into days, weeks, and months. In total, it is estimated that nearly 30,000 were killed as a result, and over 500,000 suffered injuries, some lifelong as a result of this disaster. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership H ..read more

On the season finale, we're discussing the recent conflict that has occurred as a result of Hamas' incursion into Israel, murdering innocent civilians in the process. While both sides of the war are not innocent by any means, this conflict shows how quickly a conflict can evolve and how the lives of the innocent can be affected by just existing in a war zone. Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it! Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqkNyAg0g4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ7asbdsMyI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Israel–Hamas_war Follow ..read more

On this episode, we discuss the recent earthquakes that struck Afghanistan, leading to over one-thousand deaths and thousands more injuries. Is the country prepared for future earthquakes or does more need to be done? Listen here! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it! Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Herat_earthquakes Follow the Show! https://www.instagram.com/destination.disaster/ Music: Cody Martin - Wolgrim https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/212?sort=approved_at/*- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

On this episode, we're discussing the Marrakech - Safi Earthquake that occurred in early September. The Moroccan government has made strides in recent years to be able to effectively respond. Listen here and see why I believe Morocco will become a model for other developing nations and how to effectively respond to disasters. Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it! Destinationdisastertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Marrakesh–Safi_earthquake https://dash.harvard.edu/handle/1/37366529 https://www.rand.org/pubs/periodicals/health-quarterly/issues/v1/n1/06.html Fo ..read more