CatastropheCast.com

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If there is a catastrophe or disaster, manmade or natural, it has probably grabbed our attention. Join us as we delve into the world of catastrophes and disasters, find out what went wrong, and the lasting consequences.

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Episodes

Podcast #7, The Hijacking of Etheopian Airlines Flight 961

On November 23rd, 1996, three men took over Etheopian Airlines flight #961. The resulting flight, fuel starvation, and eventual crash into the shallow waters off of the island of Grand Camoro, was caught on videotape, and until five years later, was probably one of the most publicized hijackings in modern history.

Oct 13, 2012•27 min

Podcast #6, The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake

On Good Friday 1964, Alaska was struck with the second most powerful earthquake in recorded history. Learn about the earthquake, and listen to a personal anecdote about it.

Sep 29, 2012•27 min

Podcast #5, The Crash at Tenerife

The crash of two Boeing 747s in 1979 on the island of Los Rodeos in the Canary Islands is the deadliest airline disaster to date. We go into the eight interconnected pieces that led to the airline crash.

Aug 04, 2012•32 min

Podcast #3, The Bhopal Disaster

Today’s podcast talks about the Bhopal disaster of 1984, and the chilling effects it still has today.

Jun 23, 2012•23 min

Podcast #4, The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

In this podcast, we go into the history of the Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919, it’s victims, and it’s aftermath. Special note: I mistakingly wrote “1915” in my notes as to when the disaster occurred, but it’s really 1919. My apologies; whenever I refer to 1915 in the podcast, it should really be 1919.

Jun 14, 2012•20 min

Podcast #2, The Crash of AA191

Our first podcast goes into the details surrounding the crash of American Airlines flight 191 on May 25th, 1979.

May 26, 2012•23 min

CatastropheCast Podcast #1 – Introductions

Greetings, and welcome to CatastropheCast.com I’ve always been interested in catastrophes, both manmade and nature. So if it’s an airline disaster or an earthquake, I’ve been fascinated by it. Not to be too morbid about it, but the subjects have enthralled me my entire life. So I decided to put together a podcast focusing on […]

May 06, 2012•7 min

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