Vajont dam disaster, Dam disaster in Italy
The Vajont dam disaster is one of the deadliest man-made disasters in history.
On October 9, 1963, a massive landslide caused a megatsunami in the dam's reservoir.
The disaster has had lasting effects on engineering practices and safety protocols.
Visits are possible to the site, which now serves as a powerful reminder of the tragedy.
Remarkably, the dam itself remained intact after the landslide impact.
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