Chapter
The True Crime Files: The St. Francis Dam Disaster
23:34 - 30:41 (07:06)
The failure of the St. Francis Dam in 1928 flooded homes and killed hundreds, while also revealing corruption and negligence in the construction process.
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The irony of some Native American tribes being upset over having their land and resources "stolen" is not lost on the fact that historically speaking, all land in the United States has been stolen from indigenous people, including those same tribes who displaced the Paiute people in the past.
23:34 - 26:06 (02:32)
Summary
The irony of some Native American tribes being upset over having their land and resources "stolen" is not lost on the fact that historically speaking, all land in the United States has been stolen from indigenous people, including those same tribes who displaced the Paiute people in the past.
ChapterThe True Crime Files: The St. Francis Dam Disaster
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The St. Francis Dam provided water and electricity to the residents of the city and it collapsed in the middle of the night causing widespread devastation and death to those below.
26:06 - 28:18 (02:11)
Summary
The St. Francis Dam provided water and electricity to the residents of the city and it collapsed in the middle of the night causing widespread devastation and death to those below. The collapse was likely due to poor construction practices and inadequate maintenance.
ChapterThe True Crime Files: The St. Francis Dam Disaster
Episode94: Liquid Avalanche. Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The St. Francis Dam Disaster was a tragedy that took the lives of over 400 people.
28:18 - 30:41 (02:23)
Summary
The St. Francis Dam Disaster was a tragedy that took the lives of over 400 people. The disaster was caused by a catastrophic failure of the St. Francis Dam, which led to a wall of water that destroyed everything in its path.