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26 results found for '"Manmade disasters"' in Keywords.
Amoco Cadiz oil spill - Interviews (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference; Technical
In the wake of the Amoco Cadiz oil spill, two interviews: firstly with Pierre Meyer(?), tourism officer for the Brest area of Britanny; secondly with Harry Rinkema, chairman of the American oil company...
Amoco Cadiz oil spill - Effect on French coastline (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Steve Harvey reports from above on the oil slick which has flowed from the Amoco Cadiz into the small coves around the French coastline, polluting the white beaches.
Amoco Cadiz oil spill - Sequence of events (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the Amoco Cadiz oil spill, outlining the timeline of events from the tanker’s first radio warning to the failed attempt at towing the ship into the bay. Male reporter not identified (poss. Steve...
Amoco Cadiz oil spill (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Steve Harvey reports from a helicopter on the Amoco Cadiz oil tanker disaster off the French coast. He describes the aerial view of the tanker, including the oil spillage surrounding it; he also notes the...
LBC news review of 1978 (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Documentary; Speech; Special
LBC presents Report 78, a summary of news items from 1978 (there are a few moments of silence within this audio clip). Presented by Steve Harvey with numerous speakers.
Attack warning red (1980)
- Genre
- Feature; Vox pop
A feature containing interviews and dramatised events describing the effects of a nuclear war, written and researched by Peter Brooks. Looks at the possibility of a nuclear attack and the reasons why Britain...
Yorkshire oil rig fire (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Texan troubleshooter, Boots Hansen, about preparing to bring an oil rig fire in Yorkshire under control, a process known as capping. Female interviewer not identified.
IRN news review (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech; Tribute
Peter Deeley presents a news review of the year 1984. Big stories include the miners strike; IRA bombing of the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Conservative Party conference; political year in UK;...
Mexico City gas explosions - People living near terminals (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified Mexican female speaker (possibly a doctor) estimates that there are more than 5,000 victims of the gas explosions in Mexico City. She thinks figures released by the Mexican Government are low...
Mexico City surgeon on victims of gas explosion (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on a series of gas explosions and fires in Mexico City. Dr Rodolfo(?) Verona(?) thinks the number of dead is far greater than reported by the press. Female interviewer not identified.