أفضل بودكاسات 5 Minute Disasters (2024)

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The Johnstown Flood 8:42

7d ago8:42

8:42

In episode 16 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at the Johnstown Flood of 1889, which was one of the deadliest disasters in American history, claiming over 2,200 lives. It occurred when the South Fork Dam in Pennsylvania collapsed after days of heavy rain, unleashing 20 million tons of water onto the town of Johnstown. The flood destroyed hom…

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy 10:21

14d ago10:21

10:21

In episode 15 of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the devastating Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world’s worst industrial disasters. In just five minutes, we recount the events of December 1984, when a leak of toxic methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, exposed hundreds of thousands of residents to lethal chem…

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The 1977 Tenerife Airport Disaster: Aviation's Deadliest Collision 8:55

21d ago8:55

8:55

In the fourteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic events of the 1977 Tenerife Airport disaster, the deadliest aviation accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the sequence of miscommunications, dense fog, and procedural errors that led to two jumbo jets colliding on the runway, resulting in the deaths …

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 8:14

24d ago8:14

8:14

In the thirteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a financial catastrophe that triggered the Great Depression and sent shockwaves through economies worldwide. In just five minutes, we’ll explore the speculative bubble, risky investments, and sudden panic that led to this historic market collapse. The epis…

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The Irish Potato Famine 8:23

25d ago8:23

8:23

In the twelfth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the tragic history of the Irish Potato Famine, a devastating period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration that reshaped Ireland. In just five minutes, we explore how a blight that destroyed the potato crop—a staple food for much of the population—led to widespread famine, claiming on…

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The Halifax Explosion: When a Ship's Cargo Turned a City to Rubble 8:12

26d ago8:12

8:12

In the eleventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we cover the devastating Halifax Explosion of 1917, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the tragic collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour, one loaded with explosive cargo bound for World War I, which led to a blast that flattened large parts of t…

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The Challenger Explosion: NASA's Darkest Day 7:22

28d ago7:22

7:22

In the tenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic story of the Challenger explosion, a disaster that shook the world and marked a sombre chapter in space exploration. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the events of January 28, 1986, when NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch, claiming the lives of all se…

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The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 8:26

29d ago8:26

8:26

In the ninth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we examine the 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, one of the most destructive natural disasters in recent history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off Japan's coast, unleashing a massive tsunami that devastated coastal towns and claimed nearly 16,00…

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The Eruption of Mount Tambora 7:50

1M ago7:50

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In the eighth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the colossal eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded. In just five minutes, we’ll delve into how this catastrophic event devastated the Indonesian island of Sumbawa, wiping out villages and claiming tens of thousands of lives. The eruption was so ma…

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 8:29

1M ago8:29

8:29

In the seventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one of the most devastating environmental disasters in recent history. In just five minutes, we’ll explain the events of April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico suffered a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the release of nearl…

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The Hindenburg Disaster: Fire in the Sky 7:14

1M ago7:14

7:14

In the sixth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we dive into the tragic story of the Hindenburg disaster, which marked the end of the airship era. In just five minutes, we’ll recount the dramatic events of May 6, 1937, when the German airship Hindenburg, filled with flammable hydrogen gas, caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey. The massive…

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Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii 8:00

1M ago8:00

8:00

In the fifth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we travel back to 79 CE to explore the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. In just around five minutes, we’ll take you through the dramatic events that saw Pompeii buried under volcanic ash and pumice, preserving a snapshot of Roman life frozen in time. The eruption dev…

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The Great Fire of London 7:30

1M ago7:30

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In the fourth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we revisit the Great Fire of London, which devastated the city in 1666. In just five minutes, we’ll guide you through the events that led to the fire’s outbreak in a small bakery on Pudding Lane, and how it quickly spread through London’s narrow streets, fuelled by timber-framed houses. The fire raged fo…

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Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster 8:32

1M ago8:32

8:32

In the third episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we take a look at the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster of 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll walk you through the series of events that led to the explosion of Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, releasing deadly levels of radiation across Europe. This epis…

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The Sinking of the Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship's Tragic End 8:22

1M ago8:22

8:22

In the second episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship that met a devastating fate on its maiden voyage in 1912. In just five minutes, we recount the events leading up to the disaster, including the iceberg collision that tore through the ship’s hull and the chaotic, heartbreaking scenes…

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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake 7:54

1M ago7:54

7:54

In the first episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, one of the deadliest and most destructive earthquakes in American history. In just five minutes, you’ll learn about the powerful tremor that struck the city, the fires that followed, and the monumental loss of life and property. With a magnitude…

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The Johnstown Flood 8:42

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy 10:21

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The 1977 Tenerife Airport Disaster: Aviation's Deadliest Collision 8:55

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 8:14

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The Irish Potato Famine 8:23

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The Halifax Explosion: When a Ship's Cargo Turned a City to Rubble 8:12

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The Challenger Explosion: NASA's Darkest Day 7:22

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The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 8:26

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The Eruption of Mount Tambora 7:50

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 8:29

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The Hindenburg Disaster: Fire in the Sky 7:14

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Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii 8:00

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The Great Fire of London 7:30

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Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster 8:32

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The Sinking of the Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship's Tragic End 8:22

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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake 7:54

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