Destroying Earth

Peru is a nation grappling with various natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and droughts. Among these, landslides stand out as a frequent and devastating occurrence. This blog post delves into the facts surrounding landslides in Peru and examines their connection to climate phenomena like El Nino. Understanding Landslides Landslides encompass the downward movement of rock, soil, or debris on a slope, driven by gravity. They vary in scale from minor rock falls to colossal mudslides capable of engulfing entire villages. The Global Landslide Catalog reveals that Peru witnessed over 1,500 landslide events from 2007 to 2020, leading to more than 1,000 deaths and affecting over 100,000 individuals. Historical Perspective 1970 Ancash earthquake-triggered landslide: over 20,000 fatalities 2017 Mocoa landslide: over 300 fatalities 2019 Huaraz landslide: over 20 fatalities Climate and Rainfall Peru's diverse climate, influenced by altitude, ...

The Effects of El Nino on Suriname, the Amazon Jungle, South America, and the Rest of the World by the End of 2023 and at the Beginning of 2024 El Nino is a climate phenomenon that occurs every few years when the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean warms up. This warming causes changes in weather patterns around the world, including in Suriname, the Amazon jungle, South America, and the rest of the world. This article explores the impact of El Nino on Suriname, the Amazon jungle, South America, and the rest of the world, focusing on the potential consequences by the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. Climate Change Effects on Suriname  Increased rainfall leading to flooding Drought in certain areas Shifts in agricultural patterns Damage to infrastructure Impact on agriculture and fishing industries Increased costs for disaster management Economic Impact Damage to infrastructure Impact on agriculture and fishing industries Increased costs for disaster management Effect...

El Niño in 2023: Comprehensive Effects on the Caribbean Introduction El Niño is a climate phenomenon characterized by variations in wind strength and ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. In 2023, the Caribbean has been experiencing the impacts of El Niño, with various reports and analyses shedding light on the situation. This comprehensive article combines insights from different sources to provide a detailed overview of El Niño's effects on the Caribbean. Weather Patterns and Hurricanes Weather.com discusses how El Niño could influence the Atlantic hurricane season in 2023. Axios reports on El Niño nearing and altering forecasts for the Atlantic hurricane season. How El Niño Could Influence Hurricane Season Caribbean be warned: El Niño looking more likely - Effects of El Niño on being 'very dry' in the Caribbean. Climate.gov provides an update on El Niño's arrival in June 2023 and its implications. Track the Tropics explores the impac...