Mount Erebus disaster, 28 November 1979

The Mount Erebus disaster occurred on 28 November 1979 when Air New Zealand Flight 901 (TE901)[nb 1] flew into Mount Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica, killing all 237 passengers and 20 crew on board.[1][2] Air New Zealand had been operating scheduled Antarctic sightseeing flights since 1977. This flight was supposed to leave Auckland Airport in the morning and spend a few hours flying over the Antarctic continent, before returning to

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Domex Pinnacle

Domex Halo Pinnacle

Features

  • Body-hugging mummy shape with box foot for maximum warmth
  • Nikwax Hydrophobic Down™ resists moisture in damp conditions to retain loft and warmth
  • Superfine 20 denier inner and outer fabric for amazing light weight
  • Form fitting 3D hood maximises heat retention around the head
  • Insulated draft collar with draw cord prevents warm air escaping and cold air getting in
  • 3/4 length zip with double sliders minimises heat loss yet allows some body temperature control if needed
  • New design stuff sac for quicker packing, and faster getaways
  • Large mesh sac supplied for storage to ensure maximum lifespan of the bag
  • Available in 2 sizes
  • 5-year warranty

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Sinking of the Titanic

The Titanic sank in the early morning hours of 15 April 1912 in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The largest ocean liner in service at the time, Titanic had an estimated 2,224 people on board when she struck an iceberg at around 23:40 (ship’s time)[a] on Sunday, 14 April 1912. Her sinking two hours and forty minutes later

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Picture of Wellington Lyttelton Yacht Race Tragedy

Floods devastate Southland, New Zealand, 26 January 1984

Southland floods On 26 and 27 January, 1984, heavy rain caused such widespread flooding in Invercargill, Southland, that a state of emergency had to be imposed. Over 5,000 people were forced to leave their homes and there were huge losses in livestock and in damage to buildings and services. What happened? A national weather forecast

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