Describes the events surrounding the explosion of the Challenger shuttle in 1986, the investigation of this disaster, and the seven astronauts who died.
Describes the explosion that caused TWA Flight 800 to break apart in midair, killing 230 people on July 17, 1996, and examines some possible causes for the disaster.
Details the grounding of the Exxon Valdez oil tanker in Prince William Sound, discusses why this disaster happened, describes the cleanup effort, and suggests lessons learned from the event.
Captures the shock and horror of the day the Hindenburg exploded in a great ball of fire, May 6, 1937 and includes accounts from spectators who witnessed the disaster, as well as testimony from scientists, speculating on possible causes of the explosion.