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A Tragic Disaster Caused by the Failure of Tailings Dams Leads to the Formation of the Stava 1985 Foundation

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
A Tragic Disaster Caused by the Failure of Tailings Dams Leads to the Formation of the Stava 1985 Foundation
Author/Presenter
Sammarco, Onofrio
Year
2004
Date
08/01/2004
Journal Title
Mine Water and the Environment
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
2
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1025-9112
Abstract/Additional Information

This paper summarizes the dynamics and causes of the Stava disaster, and highlights some risky design procedures that led to the 19 July 1985 tailings dam failure. It then presents the “Stava 1985 Foundation”, which was formed to focus attention on such risks and to strengthen the culture of respect for human lives and safety.

URL(s)
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10230-004-0045-z