Vaiont Dam - Italy Flashcards
1
Q
The date of the Vaiont Dam disaster.
A
09-10-1993
2
Q
how large was the rockfall?
A
270Million m3
3
Q
what caused the rock fall?
A
Pore pressure - after heavy rainfall.
4
Q
Secondary Hazard?
A
rockfall fell into reservoir - sending a 100m wave into the valley.
5
Q
how many deaths?
A
2600
