David Hurn The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, on 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of wate
(...) r in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry. Aberfan. Wales. GB. 1966 © David Hurn | Magnum Photos