Disasters
A look at the greatest tragedies in human history.
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Game creation: 2024-04-12
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Disasters, whether natural or human-caused, are tragic events that have profoundly marked the history of humanity. From devastating earthquakes to deadly volcanic eruptions, through wars, famines, and pandemics, these events have caused immense human and material losses, while also shaping societies and influencing the course of history. This overview explores the different forms of these tragedies and their lasting impact.
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Which disaster happened on the night of April 14-15, 1912?
Torpedoing of the Lusitania | Great Chicago fire | Explosion of the Hindenburg airship | Sinking of the Titanic -
Which tanker grounded on a rocky reef was responsible for the Alaskan oil spill in 1989?
Exxon Valdez | Amoco Cadiz | Deepwater Horizon | Torrey Canyon -
In 2010, this oil rig was the scene of an explosion, causing one of the worst ecological accidents in recent history.
Deepwater Horizon | Hibernia | Petronius | Thunder Horse -
Which airline was involved in two tragic incidents in 2014?
Cathay Pacific | Air China | Malaysia Airlines | Qatar Airways -
Where was an explosion caused by a fire involving chemicals stored in a port warehouse in 2020?
Cairo | Beirut | Istanbul | Haifa
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