February 17, 2014
The Southern Leyte Mudslide (2006) - This Day in History - English - The Free Dictionary ...
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| Rank: Advanced Member Joined: 3/7/2009 |  The Southern Leyte Mudslide (2006)After 10 days of heavy rains and a minor earthquake, a cliff face in the Southern Leyte province of the Philippines collapsed, initiating the world's deadliest single landslide in nearly two decades. More than 1,100 people were killed when a torrent of rocks, mud, and debris buried the village of Guinsaugon. The international community quickly came to the aid of the island nation, but difficult conditions hampered the relief effort. What do some believe also contributed to the deadly landslide? More... | |
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