Drone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide
Summary
A landslide in Huaraz, Ancash, Peru, which caused two deaths, was triggered by a flooded glacial lagoon. Authorities say that there are 160 lagoons in this region at risk of overflowing.Key Facts
- A landslide caused by an overflowing glacial lagoon hit Huaraz, Ancash, Peru.
- Two people died as a result of the landslide.
- The landslide was discovered through drone footage.
- The National Institute for Research on Glaciers and Mountain Ecosystems (INAIGEM) identified the cause of the landslide.
- According to INAIGEM, 160 lagoons in the Ancash region are at risk of overflowing.
- Local residents and security personnel are working to clear the debris and mud caused by the landslide.
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