Disasters with highest death tolls - 1970 Huascarán Avalanche

Time: 1970

Place: Peru

Details: 1970 Huascarán avalanche; triggered by the 1970 Ancash earthquake in Peru. The death toll from this avalanche is estimated to be 22,000 people.

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