Q69
What type of failure occurred in the Aberfan disaster in 1966?
A.
Tunnel collapse
B.
Tailings dam failure
C.
Coal tip landslide on saturated ground
AnswerD.
Glacier outburst flood
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Aberfan tragedy occurred when a coal spoil tip collapsed on a school after heavy rain, due to saturation and lack of proper drainage.