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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 95

Q95

The main cause of failure in the Stava Dam disaster (Italy) was:

A.
Rockfall
B.
Overburden pressure
C.
Liquefaction of tailings
Answer
D.
Piping erosion

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Stava Dam disaster was caused by the liquefaction of mine tailings in poorly maintained storage ponds, leading to a deadly mudflow.