Resource

Post Disaster Interviews With Martin County Citizens: “Gray Clouds” of Blame And Distrust

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Post Disaster Interviews With Martin County Citizens: “Gray Clouds” of Blame And Distrust
Author/Presenter
Scott, Shaunna L.
McSpirit, Stephanie
Hardesty, Sharon
Welch, Robert
Organization/Agency
Appalachian Studies Association
Year
2005
Date
4/1/05
Journal Title
Journal of Appalachian Studies
Topic Location
Kentucky
West Virginia
Abstract/Additional Information

Failure of the Big Branch coal waste impoundment on Oct. 11, 2000 spilled more than 300 million gallons of sludge into Coldwater and Wolf Creeks, more than twice the volume of slurry released in the 1972 Buffalo Creek disaster. Article draws parallels between the two disasters and recounts interviews with 32 Martin County residents affected by the 2000 spill.