Q31
In the Vajont Dam disaster (Italy, 1963), the catastrophic wave was caused by:
A.
Structural failure of the dam
B.
Seismic tremor
C.
Landslide into the reservoir
AnswerD.
Improper floodgate operation
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Vajont disaster was triggered by a massive landslide into the reservoir, causing a wave to overtop the dam. The dam itself remained intact, but the landslide displaced water with deadly force.