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Calamity! Podcast episodes
- S2 E9: The Empire State Building B-25 Crash
A routine assignment took a disastrous turn due to poor visibility over Manhattan in 1945. On July 28, The Old John Feather Merchant, a B-25 bomber, collided with the Empire State Building resulting in 14 deaths.
48 min - S2 E8: The 1925 Serum Run to Nome
An epic dog relay in Alaska saved thousands of lives in the city of Nome, which experienced a Diphtheria outbreak in the dead of winter.
41 min - S2 E7: The Guadalajara Sewer ExplosionsPoor city planning contributed to a series of devastating explosions in the Mexican city of Guadalajara in April of 1992. Although warning signs of the imminent disaster were clear, city officials were unfortunately reluctant to call for evacuation.1 hr 22 min
- S2 E6: The Beverly Hills Supper Club FireA very popular, and therefore overcrowded venue in rural Kentucky was the scene of a disastrous fire on Memorial Day weekend in 1977. Despite tragedy, many of the club's wait staff rose to the occasion to help people trapped, lost, or injured.59 min
- S2 E5: The Cuyahoga River FiresDue to extensive pollution, the Cuyahoga river in Ohio first caught fire in 1868. It unfortunately caught fire at least a dozen more times until the disaster site received national attention - and prompted legislation changes - in 1969.34 min
- S2 E4: Eastern Air Lines Flight 401On December 29, 1972, Flight 401 was bound for Miami, but instead crashed into the Florida Everglades. There were 75 survivors, and 101 fatalities.45 min
- S2 E3: The Graniteville Train Crash & Chlorine SpillA train collision in the middle of the night was startling enough for the residents of Graniteville, South Carolina, but the incident was worsened when no one could identify the mysterious, deadly contents of one particular train car.54 min
- S2 E2: The Mont Blanc Tunnel FireA busy two-lane tunnel under the Alps, connecting France and Italy, made world news when a cargo vehicle caught fire in 1999. Although fires in the tunnel were somewhat common, no one could have anticipated how quickly this particular burn escalated.56 min
- S2 E1: Nyos - The Exploding LakeIn 1986, a small lake in Cameroon caused a deadly disaster that baffled the international scientific community. Over time, however, they learned the secret Lake Nyos was hiding underneath its surface, and worked tirelessly to keep local villagers safe.56 min
- S1 E21: The 2008 K2 DisasterAn unusually large group encountered calamity while attempted to summit K2 in August 2008. Although K2 is second in height to Mount Everest, it is notoriously more dangerous and technical to climb.1 hr 19 min
About Calamity! Podcast
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Calamity! is a podcast dedicated to disasters. In each episode, we learn about a calamitous event from around the globe. Amid the sobering facts, we find reason to celebrate the human spirit, and takeโฆ
a fascinating tour of science and history. The hosts of Calamity! are a trio of witty and feisty sisters. Want to submit an episode idea? Connect with us at [email protected]!
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