Monday, October 3, 2011

Rio de Janeiro Mudslide 2011

This is a picture of the aftermath of a mudslide that happened in Rio de Janeiro on January 12, 2011. It devestated several mountain towns. The series of mudslides was triggered by torrential downpour the day before, and it killed at least 257 and buried families in their sleep. The heavy rainfall also flooded the area, leaving thousands of people homeless.

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