44 min
3.3 Big Thompson flood, and why do people do the things they do? Dead or Survive
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- Crímenes reales
The Big Thompson flood disaster of 1976 was a catastrophic event that struck the Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado. Triggered by an intense series of thunderstorms on the evening of July 31, 1976, the region experienced an unprecedented deluge of rain. This led to flash flooding in the canyon, with the Big Thompson River surging with destructive force. The flood resulted in the loss of 144 lives, primarily catching tourists and residents off guard. It prompted a massive rescue and recovery operation and led to significant changes in flood risk management and preparedness in the area. On this week's episode, Cheryl will tell you about some of the survivors
Rob follows with some Johnny stories. Sometimes you just can't imagine why people make the foolish decisions that they do. If only they had used a little common sense, they could have averted disaster. Listen to hear all about those bad decisions.
The Big Thompson flood disaster of 1976 was a catastrophic event that struck the Big Thompson Canyon in Colorado. Triggered by an intense series of thunderstorms on the evening of July 31, 1976, the region experienced an unprecedented deluge of rain. This led to flash flooding in the canyon, with the Big Thompson River surging with destructive force. The flood resulted in the loss of 144 lives, primarily catching tourists and residents off guard. It prompted a massive rescue and recovery operation and led to significant changes in flood risk management and preparedness in the area. On this week's episode, Cheryl will tell you about some of the survivors
Rob follows with some Johnny stories. Sometimes you just can't imagine why people make the foolish decisions that they do. If only they had used a little common sense, they could have averted disaster. Listen to hear all about those bad decisions.
44 min