Banqiao Dam Failure – Engineering Disaster

Henan, China · disaster · 1975

One of the deadliest dam failures in history.

Type of Tragedy: disaster

Year of Event: 1975

Estimated Death Toll: 170000+

Best Time to Visit: April–October

Photography Rules: Restricted

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