Vajont Dam
When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.

📜 The Vajont Dam, an impressive engineering feat completed in 1961, was once the world's tallest dam. 🔍 It is now a memorial to a catastrophic landslide and megatsunami that occurred on October 9, 1963, destroying villages and causing significant loss of life. Located in Erto e Casso, Italy, it remains mostly undamaged despite the catastrophe. # Why Go 🏛️ Witness a significant feat of engineering and its tragic history 🏞️ Reflect on the environmental disaster, its human cost, and nature's power 🇮🇹 Explore a site of deep local and national historical importance # Why Avoid 😔 The experience may be somber due to the tragic history ⛰️ Its remote location might require specific travel arrangements

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