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The Oil Spill of 2010

The Oil Spill of 2010
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The Oil Spill of 2010

Deepwater Horizon was a mobile and floating drill rig that was operational in waters up to 10,000 feet deep. It was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and chartered t ...

Deepwater Horizon was a mobile and floating drill rig that was operational in waters up to 10,000 feet deep. It was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and chartered to BP starting in March of 2008 to September of 2013. In 2010, the rig was drilling a well about 41 m ...

Big Bayou Canot Collapse | September 22, 1993

Big Bayou Canot Collapse | September 22, 1993
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Big Bayou Canot Collapse | September 22, 1993

On September 22, 1993, an Amtrak train was traveling across the Big Bayou Canot Bridge in Mobile, Alabama. The train derailed which resulted in the death of 47 people and 103 peopl ...

On September 22, 1993, an Amtrak train was traveling across the Big Bayou Canot Bridge in Mobile, Alabama. The train derailed which resulted in the death of 47 people and 103 people being injured. The derailing of the train was caused by a deformation in the rails from a barge to ...

February 19, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Athens, Alabama

February 19, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Athens, Alabama
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February 19, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Athens, Alabama

Athens, AL On 2/19/2019 at approximately 5:40 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Limestone County, AL causing widespread damage from 1.00" hailstones. This damage contribut ...

Athens, AL On 2/19/2019 at approximately 5:40 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Limestone County, AL causing widespread damage from 1.00" hailstones. This damage contributed to property losses county-wide, including damage to roof coverings and vehicles. The Athens c ...

July 22, 2018 | Severe Hail Storm in Gantt, Alabama

July 22, 2018 | Severe Hail Storm in Gantt, Alabama
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July 22, 2018 | Severe Hail Storm in Gantt, Alabama

Gantt, Alabama On 7/22/2018 at approximately 1:20 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Covington County, Alabama causing widespread damage from hailstones reaching up to 4.0" ...

Gantt, Alabama On 7/22/2018 at approximately 1:20 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Covington County, Alabama causing widespread damage from hailstones reaching up to 4.0" .  This damage contributed to substantial property losses, including severe damage to roof covering ...