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A Landslide Kills 600 in Peru in 1971

March 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Today in Latin American History

Today in Latin American history, in Peru a landslide crashed into Lake Yanahuani, killing 600 at the mining camp of Chungar in 1971. An earthquake sets off a series of calamities—a landslide, flood and avalanche--that results in the destruction of the town of Chungar, Peru, and the death of many of its inhabitants. continue reading »

Death Toll From Southwest China Landslide Rises to 46

January 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News

The death toll from the landslide in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan increased to 46 after two people who had gone missing were found dead, the official news agency Xinhua said Saturday. continue reading »