Most of you should have read the news by now, that Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (QZ8501/AWQ8501) had crashed into the Java sea on December 28, with 155 passengers and seven crew on board. [Update] No survivors. 2014 is a terribly sad year for Asian … [Read more...] about Indonesia AirAsia flight crashed into sea
Human made disasters (tag)
Human made disasters - Air crashes, structure failures, fires, explosions, overpopulation, toxic pollution, nuclear meltdowns and other anthropogenic hazards.
16 dead in Korean outdoor concert mishap
At least 16 spectators died and 10 seriously injured in a mishap at an outdoor concert in Seongnam, Korea, on October 17, 2014. The victims fell 20 metres into an underground parking area when the ventilation grates (which they were not supposed to stand on) … [Read more...] about 16 dead in Korean outdoor concert mishap
Malaysia Airlines MH17 crashes in Ukraine
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane crashes in Ukraine, near Russian border, on Thursday, killing all 298 people aboard, mostly Dutch. It's believed that the plane was shot down by pro-Russian separatist. It's a sad and shocking tragedy. Condolences to the … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines MH17 crashes in Ukraine
South Korea ferry disaster
Hundreds of people are missing after a ferry capsized and sank in South Korea. The ship sent a distress signal around 9am KST, April 16, and sank in two hours. There're conflicting numbers, four confirmed dead, 260-290 people unaccounted for. My … [Read more...] about South Korea ferry disaster
MH370 crashed in the Indian Ocean
Condolences to the families of the passengers and crew of Flight MH370. The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced late Monday that the plane, missing since March 8, had crashed in the southern Indian Ocean. The conclusion came via data and analysis from … [Read more...] about MH370 crashed in the Indian Ocean
Shanghai high-rise apartment fire kills 53
A high-rise apartment building in Shanghai was destroyed by fire on Monday, killing at least 53 people and injuring 70 others. Image from Xinhuanet [Cn] … [Read more...] about Shanghai high-rise apartment fire kills 53
Guiyu electronic waste town, China
Guiyu in China's Guangdong Province is the world's largest electronic waste site, with an estimated 80% of its 150,000 population (+200k migrant workers) working in the e-waste processing business, often with primitive and hazardous methods - which has led to … [Read more...] about Guiyu electronic waste town, China
421 million Indian population live in poverty
There are 421 million who people who are living in poverty in eight north India states of Bihar, Chattisgarh, Jharkand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal according to recent Oxford's Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) - more … [Read more...] about 421 million Indian population live in poverty
Beijing’s CCTV Headquarters on fire
Beijing police have detained twelve people over Monday night's (Feb 11) massive fire at the unfinished headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV) which resulted in the death of a firefighter and seven other injuries. The building is part of the … [Read more...] about Beijing’s CCTV Headquarters on fire
Subway tunnel collapse in Hangzhou, kills seven
An under-construction subway tunnel in Hangzhou, China, collapsed on November 15. Seven people was killed while 14 workers still missing. A huge crater was created on top of the collapsed tunnel (Image from Xinhuanet) … [Read more...] about Subway tunnel collapse in Hangzhou, kills seven