Which was the most disastrous dam failure in recent decades?

a. ?Lake Vyrnwy Dam in Wales
b. ?Gordon Dam in Tasmania
c. ?Cougar Dam in Oregon
d. ?Banqiao Dam in China
e. ?Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming


ANSWER: d

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