
The catastrophic event in the Welsh village of Aberfan on October 21, 1966, involved the collapse of a colliery spoil tip. A massive avalanche of coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School and... Read more »

On October 21st, a catastrophic colliery spoil tip collapse engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a row of houses in the Welsh village of Aberfan. The morning tragedy claimed the lives of 116... Read more »