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In the Vajont Dam disaster (Italy, 1963), the catastrophic wave was caused by:

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Correct Answer: Option C
The Vajont disaster was triggered by a massive landslide into the reservoir, causing a wave to overtop the dam. The dam itself remained intact, but the landslide displaced water with deadly force.
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