On May 31, 1970, Peru experienced the most devastating and tragic natural disaster in its history.Source: Video: RPP Photos: Facebook Ancient Photos of Chimbote One day, 56 years ago, one of the worst tragedies in Peru occurred: the devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.9 that destroyed the city of Huaraz and caused the avalanche that ravaged Yungay, in the Ancash region.
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On May 31, 1970, Peru experienced the most devastating and tragic natural disaster in its history.Source: Video: RPP Photos: Facebook Ancient Photos of Chimbote One day, 56 years ago, one of the worst tragedies in Peru occurred: the devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.9 that destroyed the city of Huaraz and caused the avalanche that ravaged Yungay, in the Ancash region.