Chapter
The St. Francis Dam Disaster
51:55 - 1:02:27 (10:32)
The collapse of the St. Francis Dam was a result of shady dealings and going through loopholes to get around regulations. The aftermath led to the creation of stricter safety regulations.
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Forensic investigators used chunks of concrete scattered across the valley to piece together the collapse of the St. Francis Dam that held 12.4 billion gallons of water.
51:55 - 59:00 (07:04)
Summary
Forensic investigators used chunks of concrete scattered across the valley to piece together the collapse of the St. Francis Dam that held 12.4 billion gallons of water. The collapse was attributed to the water seeping underneath the dam and causing uplift, which decreased its weight and effectiveness at holding back water.
ChapterThe St. Francis Dam Disaster
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The collapse of the St. Francis Dam resulted in increased dam safety regulations in California, while also transforming the remains into a morbid tourist attraction visited by people from across the country.
59:00 - 1:02:27 (03:27)
Summary
The collapse of the St. Francis Dam resulted in increased dam safety regulations in California, while also transforming the remains into a morbid tourist attraction visited by people from across the country. The morbid attraction included people collecting pieces of the dam as souvenirs.