Val di Stava dam collapse, Dam failure in Italy
The Val di Stava dam collapse is considered one of the worst dam failures in history.
On July 19, 1985, two tailings dams failed, unleashing a massive mudflow.
The disaster profoundly affected the communities in Stava and the surrounding areas.
Measures were taken afterwards to improve dam safety regulations in Italy.
The collapse caused an estimated 268 deaths and significant environmental damage.
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