Definition: The term 'Aberfan' refers to a former industrial area in South Wales, UK, that is known for its high level of pollution and environmental damage caused by mining. The disaster occurred on October 17, 2019, when an underground coal mine collapsed, leading to a massive explosion and devastating earthquake. Many lives were lost in the resulting inferno. The term 'Aberfan' is derived from the Welsh word for mine, which suggests the disaster's geographic location and the mining industry's role in it.
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