Question

Landslide - Vajont Dam Slide, Italy. These placemarks fly you to the site of the Vajont Dam disaster that occurred in Italy in 1963. Which answer correctly identifies the features highlighted by the Problem 10a, 10b, and 10c placemarks?
a. Problem 10a: dam; Problem 10b: hummocky debris apron; and Problem 10c: slide scar
b. Problem 10a: hummocky debris apron; Problem 10b: slide scar; and Problem 10c: dam
c. Problem 10a: slide scar; Problem 10b: dam; and Problem 10c: hummocky debris apron

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Problem 10a: dam 10b: hummocky debris apron; and Problem 10c: slide scar

Explanation:

• The Dam is located in north Italy. It is located in the valley of the Vajont river.  There were some problems associated with the dam and reservoir as the canyon was steep and had undercut the banks of the river.