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What is the name of the largest hard rock mining disaster in world history that occurred in Butte?
Speculator Mine disaster
Berkeley Pit disaster
Anaconda Copper disaster
Silver Bow disaster
Answer
The largest hard rock mining disaster in world history occurred in Butte in 1917 and is known as the Speculator Mine disaster. This event had a significant impact on the city's mining industry.
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