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Khait Rock Avalanche

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This rock avalanche was triggered by a major earthquake on July 10, 1949. It destroyed the village of Khait, leading to the death of hundreds, maybe thousands of people.

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on Wednesday 9 September 2009 by Martin Mergili
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