Stuff You Missed in History Class The Aberfan Disaster
Nov 22, 2017
A podcast discusses the Aberfan Disaster, a preventable mining tragedy in Aberfan, Wales that killed 144 people, including 116 children. It explores the lack of regulation and safety measures, the unheeded warnings, the devastating impact on the mining town, the aftermath, and the investigation and findings.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Aberfan Disaster: A Preventable Tragedy
01:44 • 9min
Unheeded Warnings and the Aberfan Disaster
11:01 • 6min
The Aberfan Disaster and its Devastating Impact on the Mining Town
17:20 • 4min
Aberfan disaster aftermath
21:22 • 6min
Investigation and Findings
27:20 • 15min
Sponsors: Metro by T-Mobile, Queen of the Con, and six degrees with Kevin Bacon
42:43 • 2min