May 1970 Huaraz, Peru Images
In 1970, an earthquake-induced rock and snow avalanche on Mt. Huascaran, Peru, buried
the towns of Yungay and Ranrahirca. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed 66,794 and
caused $250 million in property damage. Several towns were almost totally destroyed.
With factors of landslides and floods, was one of the largest disasters in the Southern
Hemisphere.
- Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (2012): Natural Hazard Images Database (Event: May 1970 Huaraz, Peru Images). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5154F01 [access date]
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