Scenarios about 'technological disaster'

Catastrophic failures of human-made systems, infrastructure, or equipment that result in significant harm to people, property, or the environment. Technological disasters like Chernobyl, the Bhopal gas tragedy, or the Challenger explosion represent critical turning points that often lead to regulatory changes, safety innovations, and shifts in public perception. In alternate history scenarios, different technological disaster outcomes can dramatically alter scientific development paths, geopolitical relationships, and societal attitudes toward progress.