PACLLASHCOCHA

 

Event description

 

On January 20, 1938, an aluvion occured in Quebrada Ancash, without loss of lives. It came from the rupture of Pacllashcocha, better known under the name Laguna Artesa.

 

Damage

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no loss of lives

 

Data source

 

Lliboutry, L., Arnao, B. M., Pautre, A., Schneider, B. (1977): Glaciological problems set by the contol of dangerous lakes in Cordillera Blanca, Peru. I. Historical failures of morainic dams, their causes and prevention. Journal of Glaciology, 18 (79), 239 � 254.

 

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