They have led to significant casualties and environmental problems.
Technological progress not only makes our life easier and more comfortable, but is also a risk to the safety of our planet. This is confirmed by numerous man-made disasters that occurred in the new Millennium. We invite you to remember the most serious and widespread of them.
2000. In Brazil, the disaster on refining the platform in the Iguazu river flowed a huge amount of oil (about 3180 tonnes). As a result, there is a risk of contamination of drinking water in several cities. To prevent these terrible consequences only thanks to huge efforts.
2001. In France, an explosion occurred at the AZF chemical plant. Exploded 300 tons of ammonium nitrate. In the end, 30 people were killed, was damaged and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The house has lost 40 thousand people. The total damage is 3 billion euros.
2004. In Germany, near Cologne, with the bridge collapsed tanker truck carrying 32,000 liters of fuel. The fuel truck exploded, and the bridge was destroyed. His repairs cost 318 million dollars.
2009. At the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydropower plant (located on the Yenisei river) the accident occurred. Were destroyed by the 3rd and 4th conduit. The premises of hydroelectric power station flooded. 9 of the 10 turbines completely out of order. Killed 75 people. Damage was estimated at 7.3 billion rubles.
2010. In Hungary, an explosion occurred at the plant for the production of aluminium. The explosion had destroyed a dam reservoir with toxic waste. These waste flooded the town of Kolontár and Deciever. In result of the accident 10 people were killed and about 150 were injured and burns.
2011. In the earthquake accident at the NPP “Fukushima-1”. Damaged reactor 4 (of 6). The total damage from the accident at NPP “Fukushima-1” experts have estimated at 74 billion dollars
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