accidents

In-depth look at the impact of the Valdez disaster through footage of the spill and clean-up efforts. Also includes the Torrey Canyon and Amoco Cadiz spills and reveals why this threat remains. (50 min.).

Provides information about the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger that occurred on January 28, 1986 shortly after lift-off, focusing on the story of Christa McAuliffe the first teacher selected to go into space.

Tells the story of the "Andrea Doria," a luxurious Italian passenger ship that sank on July 25, 1956 forty-five miles south of Nantucket, and discusses the deaths of several men from the charter boat "Seeker" who lost their lives during the summers of 1998 and 1999 in an attempt to bring up souvenirs from the wreck.

Emily consoles herself with letters to Mei Yuk when her best friend Alice appears to like Florence better as the climax of the Queen Victoria birthday celebration nears, but when they head for disaster, she gathers her strength to save them.

Discusses the carelessness and neglect that led to the oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska; the cleanup effort; & the long-term consequences.

Discusses the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster, which occurred in the Ukraine in 1986.

Surveys the history of air travel accidents and safety, common causes of accidents, and methods for preventing them and maximizing chances of survival after a crash.