Earthquake Leaves Many Homeless
A 7.4 earthquake has caused death and destruction in Guatemala City. The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts work together.
A 7.4 earthquake has caused death and destruction in Guatemala City. The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts work together.
Earth-bound landslides typically fall twice the distance that they travel horizontally. whereas, by contrast, long-run-out landslides often, travel up to 30 times further along the flat.
Government is working towards ensuring that affected families receive necessary assistance in form of relief items but they have continued to persuade residents to live the deadly slopes of Mount Elgon for safer areas elsewhere in the country.
Two earthquakes of a similar magnitude both struck on December 16th in different years. However, although similar in strength the damage caused and the ultimate loss of life varied greatly.