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2024 Baños Landslide
* 2023 Alausí landslide * 2022 Ecuador landslides * Nambija mine disaster The Nambija mine disaster was a landslide which occurred in a remote mining settlement in the southeastern part of Ecuador on 9 May 1993. A part of the mountain above the countless mines gave way and buried about 300 people. A definite number will ... * List of landslides References 2024 disasters in Ecuador Landslides in Ecuador Landslides in 2024 June 2024 events in Ecuador 2024 meteorology Tungurahua Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baños De Agua Santa
Baños de Agua Santa (), commonly referred to as Baños, is a city in eastern Tungurahua Province of Ecuador. Baños is the second most populous city in Tungurahua, after the capital Ambato, and is a major tourist center. Baños is known as the "Gateway to the Amazon," as it is the last city still located in the mountain region before reaching the jungle and other towns that are located in the Amazon River basin. Baños is located at an elevation of 1,820 metres (5,971 feet) on the northern foothills of the Tungurahua volcano, whose activity has been characterized by frequent powerful ash explosions and lava flows that can be seen from Banos. Etymology Baños de Agua Santa (Spanish for'' Baths of Holy Water'') is named after the hot springs located around the city which have a reputation of having healing properties due to the various minerals they contain. History The city is also a Catholic religious center, as some Catholic believers say that the Virgin Mary appeared nearby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tungurahua Province
Tungurahua ( es, Provincia del Tungurahua, literally ''Province of the Tungurahua''; ) is one of the twenty-four provinces of Ecuador. Its capital is Ambato. The province takes its name from the Tungurahua volcano, which is located within the boundaries of the provinces. Population In 2011, Tungurahua had an estimated population of 581,389. Approximately 10% of that population is made up of indigenous peoples, while another 70% are of mestizo or mixed race heritage. The final 20% is made up of peoples of African, Asian, and European ancestry. Climate The province has a dry, temperate climate. Like all mountainous areas, the region experiences the phenomenon known as microclimates, in which small portions of the province have drastically different conditions from others due to winds and area pressure. Generally though, Tungurahua experiences temperatures between 14 and 17 degree Celsius in the day-time, with cooler nights. At higher altitudes, conditions are much colder. Despit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecuador
Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Ekuatur Nunka''), is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about west of the mainland. The country's capital and largest city is Quito. The territories of modern-day Ecuador were once home to a variety of Indigenous groups that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire during the 15th century. The territory was colonized by Spain during the 16th century, achieving independence in 1820 as part of Gran Colombia, from which it emerged as its own sovereign state in 1830. The legacy of both empires is reflected in Ecuador's ethnically diverse population, with most of its mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piedmont (other)
Piedmont is a region in Northwestern Italy. In physical geography, piedmont denotes a region of foothills in a mountain range. It appears in the proper name of several regions. Regions in the United States *Piedmont (United States), eastern region *Piedmont (ecoregion) *Colorado Piedmont, Colorado region *Central North Carolina, the Piedmont region of North Carolina *Piedmont Triad, a region centered on three cities in North Carolina *Piedmont Crescent, a geographical phenomenon of urban areas arranged in a crescent shape in North Carolina Populated places United States *Piedmont, Alabama *Piedmont, Arizona *Piedmont, California * Piedmont, Georgia *Piedmont, Kansas *Piedmont, Missouri * Piedmont, Ohio *Piedmont, Oklahoma *Piedmont, Portland, Oregon, a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon *Piedmont, South Carolina, a census-designated place on the border of Anderson and Greenville counties, along the Saluda river *Piedmont, South Dakota * Piedmont, Virginia (other) * Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tungurahua
Tungurahua (; from Quichua ''tunguri'' (throat) and ''rahua'' (fire), "Throat of Fire")) is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua. Volcanic activity restarted on August 19, 1999, and is ongoing , with several major eruptions since then, the last starting on 1 February 2014.https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/science/mount-tambora-volcano-eruption-1815.html?_r=0 A Volcanic Eruption That Reverberates 200 Years Later Etymology According to one theory the name ''Tungurahua'' is a combination of the Quichua ''tunguri'' (throat) and ''rahua'' (fire) meaning "Throat of Fire". According to another theory it is based on the Quichua ''uraua'' for crater. Tungurahua is also known as "The Black Giant", and in local indigenous mythology it is allegedly referred to as ''Mama Tungurahua'' ("Mother Tungurahua"). Geography and geology Location Tungurahua is located in the Cordillera Oriental of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llanganates National Park
Llanganates National Park ( es, Parque Nacional Llanganates, links=no) is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Cotopaxi Province, Napo Province, Pastaza Province and Tungurahua Province. Located within the park is Cerro Hermoso ("beautiful mountain"), a 4570 meter high peak that is a popular hiking destination. The park is famous for the Treasure of the Llanganatis. The park can be accessed from a number of directions, but visitors usually come through towns such as Salcedo, Patate, Pillaro, Baños, and Rio Verde. Ecology The park is divided into two ecological zones, the western zone and the eastern zone. The western zone is located in the Andean páramo, high above the eastern zone, containing a deserted landscape of mountainous peaks and high valleys. The area is populated mainly by South American camelids like vicuñas, llamas and alpacas. The eastern zone is located on the eastern flanks of the Andes, with montane forests characterized by a rich diversit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Alausí Landslide
On March 26 2023, a landslide was caused by the heavy rainfall in Alausí, Ecuador. At least 11 people were killed, 23 were injured, and 67 were missing. Impact Prior to the landslide, tremors were heard, causing a landslide. The landslide was caused by months of heavy rainfall in the area, leading to tonnes of mud sliding down a hillside in Chimborazo Province, where 163 buildings and more than 500 people were affected. The landslide was estimated to be wide and nearly half a mile long (700 meters). A portion of the Pan-American Highway was destroyed. 30 people were rescued after the landslide occurred, according to Ecuador's Risk Management Secretariat. Aftermath An evacuation order was placed due to the imminent risk of renewed landslides, but was lifted several hours later. Ivan Vinueza, governor of the Chimborazo Province, stated that some of the injured were taken to local area hospitals. 60 percent of the potable water service was affected. The Armed Forces of Ec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Ecuador Landslides
From January 31 to February 1, 2022, heavy rainfall impacted Ecuador, which caused multiple landslides, floods, and mudflows. It was caused by the country's biggest rainfall in nearly 20 years, which fell on the capital. Background Heavy rains, floods, and landslides have affected Ecuador, especially Guayas, Cotopaxi, El Oro, and Los Ríos, since the rains began on January 28, 2022. According to the local authorities of the city of Quito, the flooding occurred in the western part of the city after a brief period of rain of up to 75 mm in the afternoon of January 31, 2022. In Quito, there are 28 dead, 52 injured and 1 missing. The rain caused mudslides on Pichincha (volcano), Pichincha volcano overlooking the capital, damaging roads in the capital, washing away cars, destroying homes, and damaging infrastructure along the way. According to videos on social media, local residents wept and screamed for help as a muddy river carrying trees, vehicles, garbage cans, and utility pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
