Aberfan Disaster Overview
The village of Aberfan, deeply connected to the coal industry, faced a tragic disaster in 1966 due to a spoil tip that was improperly managed. This massive pile of mining waste, perched on a slope and built over a natural spring, became a ticking time bomb exacerbated by the region's heavy rainfall. Understanding the background of this catastrophe sheds light on the critical safety oversights that led to such a devastating event.In this clip
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The Aberfan Disaster
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