Death is inevitable, but some ways to go are far worse than others. Science has identified a few particularly terrifying ways people have met their end, including being buried alive, suffering from radiation sickness, and being caught in a pyroclastic flow during a volcanic eruption.
Being buried alive is one of the most horrifying fates imaginable, as victims struggle for air while trapped beneath the earth. Radiation sickness, as seen in nuclear disaster survivors, can lead to a slow and painful death with severe burns and organ failure.
Meanwhile, pyroclastic flows from volcanic eruptions can instantly incinerate everything in their path, making escape impossible.
These extreme cases highlight the fragility of human life and the devastating power of natural forces.