Unnatural Disasters
Vaiont Dam • Italy
A TRAGEDY FORETOLD During the construction of the Vaiont Dam, in the Italian Alps, some geographical studies indicated that the side walls of the dam were potentially dangerous due to their instability, especially one of them, Mount Toc. However the … Sigue leyendo
Hurricane Katrina • USA
A “non-natural” disaster Finally, the Katrina touched down 80 kilometers from New Orleans; the city had escaped the hurricane. However, four fifths of the city ended up flooded, with up to 6 meters of water. 1,200 people died and 28,000 … Sigue leyendo
Vajont Catastrophe – Italy
“A TRAGEDY FORETOLD” During the construction of the Vaiont Dam in the Italian Alps, various surveys showed that the chosen site was geologically unstable, especially the peak called Monte Toc, which rose next to the future reservoir. The construction company … Sigue leyendo