From ancient eruptions to modern nuclear meltdowns, these catastrophes forever altered human history. Join us as we explore ...

Discover the worst maritime disaster in United States history and learn about its local ties during a free program at 6:30 p.m. April 15, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

What remains Britain's worst ever oil spill ... and Portuguese container ship the MV Solong off the Yorkshire coast, there are fears that another environmental disaster could be in the making.

Most recently (March 10), a collision between two ships has potentially spilled ... Regarded as the worst nuclear disaster ever, Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone—spanning approximately 1,000 square ...

Shock waves went throughout the whole nation when the SS Gothenburg sank off the coast of Queensland in February 1875. Its preservation is key in understanding life in the colonies.