
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 »

Catastrophic events in the extractive industries of Wales, often involving explosions, flooding, or roof collapses, resulted in significant loss of life and left lasting impacts on communities. These tragedies were frequently compounded... Read more »