Historical eventMay 182015

2015 Colombian landslide

At least 78 people die in a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Colombian town of Salgar.

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When
Monday, May 18 201511 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Dates: From 2015.

What came beforeAI-assisted

Salgar, located in Antioquia Department in northwestern Colombia, sits in a mountainous region prone to geological hazards. The area had experienced previous flooding and landslide events due to its topography and climate patterns.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

Heavy rainfall from a weather system saturated soil in the hills above Salgar, destabilizing the terrain. The accumulated water triggered a massive mudslide that descended rapidly down the mountainside into the town.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

Colombian emergency response teams, civil protection authorities, and local rescue workers mobilized to search for survivors and recover victims. International aid organizations and neighboring departments provided support to affected residents.

TimelineAI-assisted

The landslide struck Salgar on May 18, 2015, in the early morning hours. Search and rescue operations continued for days as authorities worked to locate missing persons and assess the full extent of the disaster.

What happened

At least 78 people die in a landslide caused by heavy rains in the Colombian town of Salgar.

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May 18 2015 — 11 years ago, on a Monday.

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