Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
In pictures: Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster
30 minutes ago
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
On 31 May 1970, a huge earthquake struck off the coast of Peru.
The quake and the massive landslides it triggered killed approximately 70,000 people.
A wall of ice came loose from Peru's highest mountain, Mount Huascarán, careered down the mountain at incredibly speed and buried the town of Yungay.
A statue of Christ in the town's cemetery and four palm trees were all that remained of Yungay.
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
In nearby Ranrahirca, 20,000 people were killed, leaving only 400 survivors.
More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52839770
