Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Iraq Dam Near Collapse, Could Be Yet More Catastrophe

Iraqi dam seen in danger of deadly collapse

"AT THE MOSUL DAM, Iraq - The largest dam in Iraq is in serious danger of an imminent collapse that could unleash a trillion-gallon wave of water, possibly killing thousands of people and flooding two of the largest cities in the country, according to new assessments by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other U.S. officials."

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"In terms of internal erosion potential of the foundation, Mosul Dam is the most dangerous dam in the world," the Army Corps concluded in September 2006, according to the report to be released Tuesday. "If a small problem [at] Mosul Dam occurs, failure is likely."

2 Comments:

Blogger Undeniable Liberal said...

One has to think that's a done deal....the cleansing will be complete. and then the precious oil will be all ours!
Or Cheney's.

30/10/07 3:54 PM  
Blogger nolocontendere said...

You know UL, until I read your comment I hadn't thought that, but we shouldn't think the scumbags not capable of doing that to get those pesky arabs out of the way.

31/10/07 5:07 AM  

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