Drought followed by torrential rain can unleash deadly floods in arid regions, like those that affected Libya in 2023.
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Further information about the Wadi Derna dams
The dam failure disaster on Wadi Derna in Libya is now thought to have killed 20,000 people The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. As the true horror of the Derna flood disaster in Libya continues to become apparent, […]
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The failed dams in Wadi Derna in Libya
Information is now emerging about the two dams that collapsed in Wadi Derna, causing the devastating floods in Libya