Castillo Guevara, Camilo Isaias

MUDSLIDE
It's a landslide or mud avalanche that occurs in
mountainous areas during heavy rainy seasons.

D O E S I T A F F E

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¿HOW IS THE HUAICO

ORIGINATED?
Strong rainfall is the main
cause during the rainy
season between
December and April.

Weakening of the
hillsides due to
deforestation or
precarious
constructions.