7 Disasters That Scorched the Earth

Описание: The in-depth story of seven consequential environmental disasters.

0:00 Love Canal Disaster
In Niagara Falls, NY a seemingly minor issue spiraled into one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in U.S. history.

13:17 Aralsk-7 Bioweapon Disaster
Aralsk-7, also known as the Ground Zero for some of the deadliest biological experiments in history.

25:24 Ecuador Oil Disaster
Deep within the Lungs of the World - the Amazon Rainforest - a disaster of unprecedented magnitude is taking place. Those responsible are determined to keep it a secret.

39:19 SL-1 Nuclear Reactor Accident
Nuclear disasters are not missing from the list, but SL-1 was the first to affect US soil directly.

53:58 Phillips Factory Explosion Disaster
What happens when a company ignores 575 Safety Violations? See for yourself.

1:04:11 Operation Chrome Dome Disaster
And next is that that time, the US accidentally dropped four nuclear bombs on Spain.

1:12:58 Osborne Tire Reef Environmental Disaster
In the ocean's depths, off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, lies a haunting testament to what happens when good people make terrible decisions.

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Additional footage from:
Ace's Adventures:    • ABANDONED TOXIC TOWN - LOVE CANAL - NIAGAR...  
   • Rebirth Island. Aralsk-7   by Ninurta
   • Остров Возрождения. Аральск-7. ПНИЛ-52.   by ГСС
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