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

šŸ“œ The Vajont Dam, an impressive engineering feat completed in 1961, was once the world's tallest dam.
šŸ” 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

šŸ›ļø Witness a significant feat of engineering and its tragic history
šŸžļø Reflect on the environmental disaster, its human cost, and nature's power šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Explore a site of deep local and national historical importance

Why Avoid

šŸ˜” The experience may be somber due to the tragic history
ā›°ļø Its remote location might require specific travel arrangements

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