Resource

The Vajont (Vaiont) Landslide

Resource Type
News Articles (Industry Outlets)
Reference Title
The Vajont (Vaiont) Landslide
Author/Presenter
Petley, David N.
Organization/Agency
American Society of Civil Engineers
Geo-Institute
Publisher Name
American Society of Civil Engineers
Year
2006
Date
03-04/2006
Journal Title
GEOSTRATA
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
2
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1529-2975
Topic Location
Italy
Abstract/Additional Information

Catastrophic landslide occurred Oct. 9, 1963; roughly 30 million cubic meters of water overtopped the dam, destroying five villages and killing about 2,500 people.