Was it inevitable? Could it happen again? And what’s the truth behind the so-called “Cursed Mountain”?

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In this episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, we dive into the story of Frank’s Slide — the science behind the disaster, the eerie warnings that went unheeded, and the incredible survival stories that emerged from the rubble.

Over 82 million tons of limestone came crashing down Turtle Mountain, burying homes, a railway, and dozens of lives in just 90 seconds.

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What started as a day of excitement and wonder turned into a nightmare when the big top went up in flames. How did it happen? Who was responsible? And why was the tent waterproofed with something basically equivalent to napalm? We’re covering it all.

In this episode, we break down what went wrong, the warning signs that were missed, and how this disaster reshaped NASA’s approach to spaceflight. Join us as we explore the heartbreaking final moments of Columbia and the legacy left behind.

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On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia was just minutes from completing its 28th mission when tragedy struck. A problem that began unnoticed during launch led to a catastrophic failure on reentry, claiming the lives of all seven astronauts aboard.

We’ll dive into what really happened to the crew, the frantic investigation that followed, and how this catastrophe changed NASA forever.

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Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families during this time of profound sorrow.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated investigations to determine the cause of this heartbreaking incident.

This Friday on Catastrophe Chronicles Podcast, we’ll be covering the Apollo 1 disaster alongside another famous NASA crisis—Apollo 13. From explosions to almost losing Tom Hanks in space, we’ve got it all! #OnThisDay #Apollo1 #NASA #SpaceHistory #ApolloProgram #Apollo13 #DisasterHistory

NASA, of course, conducted a thorough investigation afterward and made a whole laundry list of fixes: better materials, improved hatches, and stricter procedures. Because apparently, nothing says “oops” like redesigning an entire space program.

By the time anyone could get the hatch open (which took longer than it takes to assemble IKEA furniture), the fire had burned so hot that the spacecraft was little more than a charred shell, and the astronauts’ positions showed they had been desperately trying to escape.

The situation was so chaotic that one technician reportedly screamed, “She’s going to blow!”—a statement that sent people running for cover instead of running to help.

Tragically, astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee had no chance to escape as the fire consumed the module in just 14 seconds.

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We’re going deep into the West Virginia Mine Wars this week which culminated in the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest armed uprising in the United States since the civil war!

One survivor, the scholar Qin Keda, advised staying put during quakes, remarking, “Even if the nest collapses, some eggs may survive.” Wise words—unless your nest was a cave carved into unstable loess cliffs.

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