The Worst Avalanche In History | 10 Things You Didn’t Know About…
The worst avalanche in history occurred in 1970 in Peru, when an underwater earthquake triggered a glacial avalanche in the Andes.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 3'19''
- Broadcast year: 2008
Curriculum Connection
- Geography | Glacial landscapes | Glacial landforms | Ice
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: 10 Things You Didn't Know About...
- Episode: Avalanches
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