Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

Contributors in Terrorism

Terrorism

Boeing 767 carrying 81 passengers, 9 flight attendants, and 2 pilots, which was highjacked and crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001. ...

American Airlines Flight 77

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers, 4 flight attendants, and 2 pilots, which was highjacked and crashed into the Pentagon at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001. Flight was en route to Los ...

ammonium nitrate-fuel oil

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A powerful explosive made by mixing fertilizer and fuel oil. The type of bomb used in the first World Trade Center attack as well as Oklahoma City bombing.

ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A powerful explosive made by mixing fertilizer and fuel oil. The type of bomb used in the first World Trade Center attack as well as Oklahoma City bombing.

anthrax

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Often fatal infectious disease contracted from animals. Anthrax spores have such a long sufvival period; the incubation period is short; disability is severe. All this combine to make anthrax a ...