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The local colliery run by the National Coal Board had instructed that all waste from the pit was to be tipped on land above the village. Under just one of the tips was a natural spring that led to the River Taff. On 21-Oct 1966. Despite warnings people responsible did not stop tipping and did not undertake a risk assessment. At 09;15 the shale and waste became a slurry and 1 million cubic feet of this slurry ran down the mountain engulfing the local school and 18 houses.
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When did Aberfan disaster happen?
The Aberfan disaster occurred at 9:15 am 21st October 1966
Where was the Aberfan disaster taken place?
The disaster took place in the village of Aberfan 6 miles south of Merthyr Tydfil in the Taff Valley
In which year was the Aberfan disaster?
1966 21st october
What are the short and long term effects of the Aberfan Disaster?
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Disasters in Wales?
The most notorious is the Aberfan Mining Disaster
What year did the disaster happen in Aberfan?
09:15 am on 21st October 1966
Who owned the mine in during the Aberfan disaster?
It was under the control of the National Coal Board
What was the aberfan coal disaster song called sung by david Alexander?
the price of coal
Who were the survivers in the disaster Aberfan?
Many of the survivors prefer no to be disclosed publically due to the very sensitive nature of the incident
What were the names of the survivors of Aberfan disaster?
Due to the nature of the incident many survivors prefer not to be mentioned in the public domain
What were the effects of the Aberfan disaster in 1966?
Many of the children suffered injuries. Some even today have flash back. For those who lost a family member the disaster still weighs heavily
How old was the youngest child to die in the Aberfan disaster?
The youngest child was 7 years old the oldest person to die was 78 years old
