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1999 Vargas mudslide vs 1598 Tiber River Flood

1999 Vargas mudslide
1598 Tiber River Flood
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1999 Vargas mudslide

Total costsN/A
Deaths 20000

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The Vargas tragedy was a natural disaster that occurred in Vargas State, Venezuela on 14–16 December 1999, when torrential rains caused flash floods and debris flows that killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed thousands of homes, and led to the complete collapse of the state's infrastructure. According to relief workers, the neighborhood of Los Corales was buried under 3 metres (9.8 ft) of mud and a high percentage of homes were simply swept into the ocean. Entire towns including Cerro Grande and Carmen de Uria completely disappeared. As much as 10% of the population of Vargas died during the event.

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1598 Tiber River Flood

Total costsN/A
Deaths 3000

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