2006 Southern Leyte Mudslide

2006 Southern Leyte Mudslide

A massive rock slide-debris avalanche occurred on 17 February 2006 in the Philippine province of Southern Leyte that caused widespread damage and loss of life. The deadly landslide followed a ten-day period of heavy rains and a minor earthquake (magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale). The official death toll was 1,126.

Read more about 2006 Southern Leyte Mudslide:  Overview, Rescue and Relief, Possible Causes, May 2006 Mudslide

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