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Dam Disasters of the 1920s Made Reservoirs Safer—Now the Climate Crisis Is Increasing Risk Again
Wales has 397 large reservoirs with 266 classed high risk, many over 110 years old, facing increased threats from climate-driven flash floods and droughts, experts say.
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Dam disasters of the 1920s made reservoirs safer—now the climate crisis is increasing risk again
One hundred years ago, a catastrophic flood carrying enormous boulders swept through part of Dolgarrog village, north Wales, destroying several homes, a bridge and the local chapel. Ten adults and six children lost their lives. The tragedy was widely reported and King George V sent a message of condolence.
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A hundred years ago, a catastrophic flood carrying huge rocks swept a part of the village of Dolgarrog, north of Wales, destroying several houses, a bridge and the local chapel. Ten adults and six children lost their lives. The tragedy was largely relayed and King George V [...]
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