10 Disasters That Could Have Been Even WORSE

VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio WRITTEN BY: Ajay Manuel

History is full of moments where catastrophe almost consumed everything — and humanity barely escaped. Join us as we count down the most terrifying disasters and close calls that, despite their devastating impact, could have wiped out civilizations, triggered nuclear war, or ended life as we know it. Which of these chilling near-misses keeps you up at night? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster (1986), the Cuban Missile Crisis, the 2013 Chelyabinsk Meteor Event, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (2010), the Apollo 13 Mission (1970), the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, and more shocking close calls that nearly changed the course of history forever! read more...

10 Disasters That Could Have Been Even WORSE

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