The highest dam in the United States threatens to give way
VIDEO. More than 160 000 people have been evacuated in anticipation of potential floods, since a hole was found Sunday night in the spillway.
The Oroville dam in California is threatening to give way after bad weather has weakened its structure. The rains of recent days have damaged the spillway, and a hole caused by erosion was detected Sunday night. The dam is now at risk of collapse. If this happens, a huge flood will occur along the Feather River. (...)
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