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A Man is Buried Alive by the Thredbo Landslide for Sixty Five Hours | E110
Surviving the 1997 Thredbo Landslide: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience
In this episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the catastrophic 1997 Thredbo landslide that devastated an Alpine village in New South Wales, Australia. The hosts discuss the geological triggers of landslides, the tragic events of the night of July 30th, and the heroic rescue of Stuart Diver, who miraculously survived for 65 hours under the rubble. The story covers the immediate rescue efforts, the environmental challenges faced, and the subsequent changes in policies and emergency responses. The episode also touches on related historical landslides such as the Mount St. Helens landslide in 1980 and the Veyant Dam disaster in Italy. Throughout, Kaycee and Julie highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of preparedness and infrastructure maintenance to prevent future tragedies.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings
00:24 Overview of the 1997 Thredbo Landslide
01:13 Understanding Landslides: Causes and Examples
02:12 Personal Anecdotes and Geological Insights
06:02 Thredbo Village: Setting the Scene
09:05 The Night of the Landslide
10:21 Rescue Efforts and Challenges
15:37 The Remarkable Survival of Stuart Diver
18:03 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
18:19 The Tragic Condition of Diver
19:20 The Rescue Operation
20:43 Diver's Miraculous Survival
22:53 The Aftermath and Investigation
29:22 Lessons Learned and Memorials
33:21 Conclusion and Community Engagement; Write us on instagram @thecruxpodcast, or our email [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
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By Kaycee McIntosh, Julie Henningsen, Bleav
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Surviving the 1997 Thredbo Landslide: A Tale of Heroism and Resilience
In this episode of the Crux True Survival podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the catastrophic 1997 Thredbo landslide that devastated an Alpine village in New South Wales, Australia. The hosts discuss the geological triggers of landslides, the tragic events of the night of July 30th, and the heroic rescue of Stuart Diver, who miraculously survived for 65 hours under the rubble. The story covers the immediate rescue efforts, the environmental challenges faced, and the subsequent changes in policies and emergency responses. The episode also touches on related historical landslides such as the Mount St. Helens landslide in 1980 and the Veyant Dam disaster in Italy. Throughout, Kaycee and Julie highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of preparedness and infrastructure maintenance to prevent future tragedies.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings
00:24 Overview of the 1997 Thredbo Landslide
01:13 Understanding Landslides: Causes and Examples
02:12 Personal Anecdotes and Geological Insights
06:02 Thredbo Village: Setting the Scene
09:05 The Night of the Landslide
10:21 Rescue Efforts and Challenges
15:37 The Remarkable Survival of Stuart Diver
18:03 Fun Summer Activities for Kids
18:19 The Tragic Condition of Diver
19:20 The Rescue Operation
20:43 Diver's Miraculous Survival
22:53 The Aftermath and Investigation
29:22 Lessons Learned and Memorials
33:21 Conclusion and Community Engagement; Write us on instagram @thecruxpodcast, or our email [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
Some resources
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