Haunting Aberfan Disaster Images: Archive & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Haunting Aberfan Disaster Images: Archive & Legacy

Pictorial records of the Aberfan tragedy, encompassing photographs and film footage, document the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip on October 21, 1966, engulfing Pantglas Junior School and numerous homes in... Read more »
Aberfan: Voices of Disaster Survivors | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Aberfan: Voices of Disaster Survivors

Those who lived through the catastrophic coal tip collapse in the Welsh village of Aberfan on October 21, 1966, endured unimaginable trauma and loss. The disaster claimed 116 children and 28 adults,... Read more »
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Aberfan: The 1966 Mining Disaster & Aftermath | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Aberfan: The 1966 Mining Disaster & Aftermath

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 »
The Aberfan Disaster: Queen Elizabeth's Regret | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Aberfan Disaster: Queen Elizabeth's Regret

This phrase refers to Queen Elizabeth II and her response to the Aberfan disaster of 1966, where a colliery spoil tip collapsed, engulfing Pantglas Junior School and surrounding houses, resulting in the... Read more »
Aberfan Coal Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Aberfan Coal Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy

The catastrophic event in the Welsh village on October 21, 1966, involved the collapse of a colliery spoil tip. A massive avalanche of coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School and surrounding homes,... Read more »
The Aberfan Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Aberfan Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered

The catastrophic event in the Welsh village of Aberfan on October 21, 1966, involved the collapse of a colliery spoil tip. The resulting landslide engulfed Pantglas Junior School and several nearby houses,... Read more »
The Aberfan Disaster: A Movie of Tragedy & Resilience | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Aberfan Disaster: A Movie of Tragedy & Resilience

A film centered on the Aberfan disaster of 1966 would likely depict the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a number of nearby houses in... Read more »
Aberfan Mine Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Aberfan Mine Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy

The catastrophic event in the Welsh village of Aberfan on October 21, 1966, involved the collapse of a colliery spoil tip. The sudden deluge of coal waste engulfed Pantglas Junior School and... Read more »
The Aberfan Disaster (1966): A Tragedy Remembered | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Aberfan Disaster (1966): A Tragedy Remembered

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 »
The Aberfan Coal Mine Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Aberfan Coal Mine Disaster: A Tragedy Remembered

The catastrophic event in the Welsh village of Aberfan on October 21, 1966, involved the collapse of a colliery spoil tip. This unleashed a torrent of liquefied waste that engulfed Pantglas Junior... Read more »