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Syd Dang - Bieker 4
December 2005- February2006
The slope in Guinsaugon began facing deformation due to rock-creep. The slope became steeper, tilting trees and opening cracks. These series of events was one factor of the landslide.
The most rainfall recorded in Guinsaugon, reaching to a total 1183.6 millimeters of rain. The excessive amounts of rain is a factor of the landslide.
Notice the excessive amount of rain prior to the disaster.
After evacuating once, the residents of Guinsaugon returned after seeing better weather conditions. However, they did not know about the upcoming landslide.
Before the landslide, the living situation was normal. The community was preparing for a Federation of Women's Organization celebration.
“People see but they don’t share the information. I think communities need to have a good network among the residents especially those [who] frequently [go to the] slopes. [Once they notice changes], they should report to the barangay official." -Renato Solidum
• Check your surroundings
• Report to officials if anything is strange
• Act accordingly when hazards are present
• Warn others around you
• Follow official's orders in times of danger
Salvio Laserna said that locals were warned about potential slope hazards by many companies; however, Guinsaugon does not have the power to force the inhabitants out and the companies only have the power to make suggestions.
February 17, 2006
Before the landslide, a 2.6 earthquake hit near Guinsagon, creating ground motion to trigger the landslide.
The Mayor received his first phone call about the landslide saying, " Mayora, dakong anas . . . Aruy, asa mi ron dagan? Mayor, a big landslide . . . Oh no, where are we going to run?)" until connection was cut off.
Most Damage → Least Damage
10:27:53
February
17, 2006
The mayor received his second phone call reporting the landslide. This call lasted 91 seconded until connection was cut off.
Rescuers found 139 bodies from the landslide. Out of the 33 people who were injured and sent to the hospital, two victims have since died. There was around 980 missing and dead people known at this time.
Death- 154 Missing- 990 Injured- 17 Survived- 20
- Measured in Millions
This landslide brought attention to the society and poverty of Guinsaugon. Countries sent aid to Guinsaugon to help make life there better.
This landslide has been known as the deadliest debris avalanche since 1970, the Nevados Huascarán event in Peru that killed 18,000 people.
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