robbanása

"Robbanása" is a Hungarian term that translates to "its destruction" or "its annihilation" in English, often used in contexts involving the collapse or violent end of a structure, system, or entity. The phrase is frequently associated with the catastrophic failure of the **Lake Kékes Dam** (*Kékes-tavi gát*) in northern Hungary, which occurred on July 4, 1976.

The dam, located near the village of Kékes, was part of a hydroelectric project designed to control flooding and generate power. On the night of the disaster, heavy rainfall caused the reservoir to overflow, leading to a sudden breach in the dam’s structure. The resulting floodwaters surged downstream, destroying homes, infrastructure, and farmland in the surrounding area. The event is considered one of Hungary’s worst engineering failures, resulting in significant economic losses and environmental damage.

The term "robbanása" gained prominence in Hungarian media and public discourse as shorthand for the dam’s collapse, symbolizing the sudden and irreversible nature of the disaster. Investigations later attributed the failure to design flaws, inadequate construction materials, and insufficient safety measures. The incident prompted reforms in Hungarian water management and dam safety regulations.

Beyond its literal meaning, "robbanása" has been used metaphorically in discussions about systemic failures, environmental degradation, or the collapse of societal structures. It remains a reference point in Hungarian engineering and disaster response literature.