Almost 100 individuals perished in a tragic landslide that struck a secluded village in Papua New Guinea. The incident occurred during intense rainfall, causing powerful landslides that engulfed villages and blocked access to the affected region. The village, isolated due to its rough landscape, encounters significant obstacles in its recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Prompt response efforts by local authorities and national disaster management agencies are underway to address the crisis. Given this context, let's examine some of the most catastrophic landslides of the 21st century.