1963 Press Photo Scene of the Italian Dam Disaster

Scene of the Italian Dam Disaster. Ruins of the village at Longarone: It is feared that four thousand people lost their lives when part of the 6,000 ft. Mount Toc crashed down into the huge Vaiont Dam nr. Venice - sending millions of tons of water crashing through the town of Longarone and surrounding villages. information on the sheet is torn.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7.25 inches.

Photo is dated 10-10-1963.



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