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19 October 2016
Aberfan: The National Coal Board failures part 2
The official Tribunal for the Aberfan disaster strongly criticised the National Board for their failure to manage water in the spoil tip that failed
19 November 2008
Alesund landslide – the verdict
Back in April I posted extensively about a landslide that occurred in the town of Alesund in Norway. This slide occurred on 26th March, when a large block slipped into an apartment block, pushing it forward by up to seven metres and collapsing the lower floors. Five people were killed. This week, the outcome of the commission of inquiry has been released. The key points are as follows: Blasting of …
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