The Malpasset dam was built in 1952-1954. Height: 59 meters; thickness: 6.78-1.55 meters (a very thin dam); length: 255m. In July 1959, as the water was nearing…
The Reyran river flows in an aborted rift - a valley created by 2 parts of the Earth crust moving apart. Many faults are visible in the valley.
The Reyran river flows in an aborted rift - a valley created by 2 parts of the Earth crust moving apart. Many faults are visible in the valley.
Side where the underlying fault failed. The dam is completely gone on this side.
A large part of the dam moved away from the cliff where it was initially anchored.
Blocks of over 100s of tons were carried by the water flow over up to 4km in 30 mins.
Blocks of over 100s of tons were carried by the water flow over up to 4km in 30 mins.
The 42km-long Roman aqueduct.
