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It was the fourth-worst mining disaster in Romania. [68] July 19, 1985: Val di Stava dam collapse, Stava, near Tesero, Italy. Two tailings dams, used for sedimenting the mud from the nearby Prestavel mine, failed. This resulted in one of Italy's worst disasters, killing 268 people, destroying 63 buildings and demolishing eight bridges.
This is a list of accidents and disasters by death toll. It shows the number of fatalities associated with various explosions , structural fires , flood disasters , coal mine disasters , and other notable accidents caused by negligence connected to improper architecture , planning , construction , design , and more.
The Ashtabula River railroad disaster occurred December 29, 1876 when a bridge over the Ashtabula River near Ashtabula, Ohio failed as a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway train passed over it killing at least 92 people. Modern analyses blame failure of an angle block lug, thrust stress and low temperatures.
Year Structure Location Type Casualties 1900: 1900 Big Game disaster: San Francisco, California, United States : Factory: 23 dead, 100+ injured 1902: St. Mark's Campanile: Venice, Italy
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America's 20-inch Indian Basin Pipeline ruptured and released approximately 31,757 MCF (31,757,000 cubic feet) of natural gas in Eddy County, New Mexico. There was no fire or injuries. [16] December 24 – A gas transmission pipeline exploded and burned, in Lyons, Nebraska. There were no injuries.
Temporary replacement mast constructed shortly thereafter. New permanent mast entered full service in February 2006. KFI Mast, La Mirada, CA, US December 19, 2004: Guyed steel lattice mast 195 Aircraft collision WLGA Transmitter Tower (formerly WSWS-TV Transmitter Tower), Cusseta, Georgia, US February 27, 2005: Guyed steel lattice mast 538
Wildfires have torched parts of Maui before, but never anything as devastating as the ones that tore through Lahaina last week.
Engineering disasters often arise from shortcuts in the design process. Engineering is the science and technology used to meet the needs and demands of society. [1] These demands include buildings, aircraft, vessels, and computer software. In order to meet society’s demands, the creation of newer technology and infrastructure must be met ...