When the St. Francis Dam Collapsed | Lost LA | Season 7, Episode 3 | PBS SoCal

Writer Geoff Manaugh joins Nathan to understand the 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse, which unleashed a deadly flood that devastated the Santa Clara River Valley. Visit the dam site, follow the 54-mile flood path to the Pacific and uncover stories of loss, resilience and heroism. Explore the disaster’s impact on Mexican American families and hear from experts on its lasting significance. Featured interviews include, Martha Gentry Executive Director of the Fillmore Historical Museum, professor Jose Alamillo, archaeologist Ann Stansell and seismologist Lucy Jones.

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