Prăbușirea barajului Malpasset: Cauza ascunsă sub pământ

The Malpasset dam collapse in 1959 resulted in 423 deaths, primarily due to hidden geological cracks rather than concrete failure. Heavy rainfall led to the dam's sudden failure, releasing 50 million cubic meters of water and devastating the town of Fréjus. Investigations revealed that the dam's foundation was compromised by unnoticed geological faults, prompting significant changes in civil engineering practices regarding geological assessments. The ruins of the dam serve as a reminder of the consequences of neglecting geological factors.