The Cordillera Blanca,Peru Landslide of 1970,which Resulted in 8,000 Deaths

question 113

Multiple Choice

The Cordillera Blanca,Peru landslide of 1970,which resulted in 8,000 deaths

• A) is best described as a rock avalanche.
• B) was triggered by an earthquake.
• C) was not in a landslide prone location.
• D) occurred during an uncharacteristically prolonged dry spell.
• E) occurred at a site characterised by weakly cemented sedimentary rocks with little strength.

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