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The Top 5 Deadliest Avalanches and Mudslides in History
| Location | Date | Type | Estimated Number of Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Iran | Jun 20, 1990. | Landslide(s) | 40,000 to 50,000 |
| 2 | Armero, Colombia | November 13, 1985 | Mudslide/landslide/ debris flow | 23,000 |
| 3 | Yungay, Peru | May 31, 1970. | Debris avalanche | 20,000 |
| 4 | The Swiss Alps | Oct, 218 B.C. | Avalanche(s) | 18,000 (Hannibals army) |
| 5 | Huarz, Peru | Dec 13th, 1941 | Avalanche | 6,000 |
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- Landslides and avalanches are usually secondary effects of primary events such as an earthquake, flood or deforestation.
- The landslide deaths in the Swiss Alps from Hannibal's army while crossing the mountain range is estimated. Many of the soldiers undoubtedly died from other causes related to cold. It is difficult to determine exactly how many died from avalanches directly.
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Sources: Top5ofanything.com disaster research 2017.
List Notes: For the purposes of this list one landslide listed can actually be a series of more than one events and data may include nearby cities and towns not listed but were affected by the disaster. List last updated September 2017.
Sources: Top5ofanything.com disaster research 2017.
List Notes: For the purposes of this list one landslide listed can actually be a series of more than one events and data may include nearby cities and towns not listed but were affected by the disaster. List last updated September 2017.
