February 27
2010
2010 Chile Earthquake
On February 27, 2010, a devastating magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck central and southern Chile, leading to widespread destruction and subsequent tsunamis. Read more
2004
The MV SuperFerry 14 Bombing
A terrorist attack on the passenger ferry MV SuperFerry 14 resulted in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Philippine history. Read more
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Feb 17
2015 Haiti Carnival Stampede
The 2015 Haiti Carnival Stampede resulted in 18 deaths and over 78 injuries after an electrical accident triggered a panic.
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Feb 8
Independent Air Flight 1851 Crash
The tragic crash of Independent Air Flight 1851 into Pico Alto in the Azores on February 8, 1989, highlighted the severe consequences of miscommunication and human error in aviation.
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Feb 17
2006 Southern Leyte Mudslide
A colossal mudslide in Southern Leyte, Philippines, claimed over a thousand lives and highlighted the collision of natural forces and human impact on fragile environments.
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