Q95
The main cause of failure in the Stava Dam disaster (Italy) was:
A.
Rockfall
B.
Overburden pressure
C.
Liquefaction of tailings
AnswerD.
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.