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January 24, 2020: Recent flooding caused by storm and heavy rainfall has caused the evacuation of more than 200 people in Tucuman province of northwest Argentina. Around 60 people have been evacuated in La Reduccion, 28 in La Madrid and 5 in Los Ralos. Around 100 people fled their homes in Famailla.

Magnitude 5.9 strong earthquake in Argentina has claimed life of a person in northwest Argentine's area of Galpon Saturday morning. Earthquake has damaged several houses and schools claiming life of a women, Reuters reported quoting Hector Romero, mayor of El Galpon.

Recent flood in Argentina's Cordoba province has claimed lives of at least seven people. Heavy rainfall triggered flood in Ascochinga, Jesús María, Juárez Celman, Río Ceballos, Unquillo and Mendiolaza areas of Argentina. Three of them were swept away by strong currents in the town of Rio Ceballos when the local river burst its banks. "There are 1,000 evacuees in the Sierras Chicas area and Córdoba City who have not been able to return to their homes," Buenos Aires Herald reported as quoted by the governor José Manuel De la Sota.

A series of avalanches over the weekend in Nagano and Niigata prefectures of Japan have claimed lives of four people. An avalanche Sunday at Ryuoo Ski Park in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, killed two Argentine nationals. The 30-meter-wide, 200-meter-long avalanche started when the two Argentines skied off the prepared slope, The Japan Times has written quoting the Nagano Prefectural Police.

Heavy storm in Misiones province of Argentina has claimed lives of three people and left one missing with severe structural damages in homes and streets, Buenos News Herald reported.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Argentina in 2014 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Argentina January 2014 January 27: Mudslides in Catamarca, Argentina claim 12 lives, 25 missing Death toll from mudslide in Catamarca has risen to 12 with 25 still missing, The Catamarca Emergency Committee said.

Update 2014/01/27 Death toll from mudslide in Catamarca has risen to 12 with 25 still missing, The Catamarca Emergency Committee said. Natural Disaster Topics: Earthquake > Flood > Landslide > Latest Disasters Mudslides in Catamarca, Argentina have claimed lives of at least five people, Buenos Aires Herald reported. Heavy rainfall caused mudslides in  El Rodeo and Siján areas. Five women and three children are still reported to be missing. More than 200 people have been living in the evacuation shelters. Cristina Fernandez, the Argentine President  has ordered the authorities to assist with local rescue and reconstruction efforts. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 25, 2014

Lightning strike in Argentina has claimed lives of at least three people and injured 22 others.   Lightning bolt hit Villa Gesell, Argentina on Thursday afternoon and injured 16 adults and six children, Telam state news agency reported. Many of the injured people are having treatment in hospital for burns. Villa Gesell is a seaside village in Villa Gesell Partido on the Atlantic coast located around 400 kilometers from Buenos Aires. Below is a  you tube video of lightning strike in Villa Gesell beach in Argentina. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 10, 2014

M 4.7 moderate temblor shakes Villa Berna, the Córdoba region of Argentina today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was located 21 km NNE of Villa Berna and 36 km SSW of Villa Carlos Paz. It was 15.8 miles deep. Temblor en Villa Berna today was even felt by the people of Alta Gracia and Villa Carlos Paz. No injury or damage have been reported from the earthquake in Villa Berna today. 01:43 UTC (local time 2013-09-11 22:43 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 21 km NNE of Villa Berna, Argentina 24 km WSW of Alta Gracia, Argentina 36 km SSW of Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina 52 km SW of La Calera, Argentina 592 km ENE of Santiago, Chile Original post: Natural Disasters List September 12, 2013 In collaboration with earthquake-report.com

A red alert has been declared by Chilean and Argentine authorities and ordered the mandatory evacuation of a 25-km (15.5-mile) radius around the Copahue volcano. Around 2,240 people are expected to be evacuated in Chile alone. Note that the evacuation is obligatory, not voluntary. The evacuation could last about 48 hours, Emergency Office in Chile said. Similarly in Neuquen province of Argentina, some 900 people are ordered to evacuate the area. All schools are closed in the municipality. According to Chilean authorities, Copahue volcano has seen showing increase in seismic activity from several days but has not erupted. Original post: Natural Disasters List May 27, 2013

Argentina floods 2013 have claimed lives of 54 people by April 4, 2013. The flooding is the result of the extremely heavy rainfall from three days. Argentina floods 2013 have killed at least 48 people in La Plata and six others in Buenos Aires till now. Following Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri, about 350,000 people have been affected by the recent floods in Argentina. The government in Argentina has declared three days of national mourning from Wednesday. More than a quarter of a million people are without power in Buenos Aires by Wednesday. It is believed to be the heaviest April rainfall in a century. Click here for continuous update on Argentina floods 2013 .

Update 23:25 UTC Death toll from violent storm and heavy flooding in Argentina has risen to 57. Still 20 people are reported to be missing. Update April 4, 2013 -Flash floods in Buenos Aires and the nearby university city of La Plata have killed at least 54 people. -The government in Argentina has declared three days of national mourning from Wednesday. -At least 48 people died in La Plata and six others died in Buenos Aires. -Following Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri, about 350,000 people have been affected by the recent floods. -At least 2,500 people have been evacuated from La Plata area. Evacuated people are living in 20 different evacuation centers. -Around 280,000 Argentines are without electricity.  -Schools and government offices in La Plata have been closed. -It is believed to be the heaviest April rainfall in a century . Update 08:00 UTC -Death toll from Argentina floods 2013 has further risen to 8. -About 300 people have been evacuated from the slum. Updat

This list contains all major natural disasters in Argentina in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Argentina December 2012 December 22: Heat wave in Buenos Aires, Argentina A heat wave was hitting Buenos Aires province on Christmas Eve (34.4 degrees). December 22: Argentina and Chile borderline/Copahue recent volcanic activity Ash fall reported from Copahue volcano in Loncopue village in Argentina. D ecember 7: Flooding in Buenos Aires, Argentina Heavy storm and floods affected Nunez, Belgrano and Palermo area of Buenos Aires. November 2012 November 9: Heat wave in Buenos Aires City of Argentina Heat wave caused a massive blackout in Buenos Aires with an estimated three million people suffering lack of power. October 2012 October 29: Flash flood in Buenos Aires, Argentina Heavy rainfall caused flash flood in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires. One killed in the flood.  October 3: Flash floods in  Buenos Aires, Argentina Heavy rain and

This list contains all major natural disasters in Argentina in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Argentina September 2013 September 12: Temblor en Villa Berna, Córdoba, Argentina M 4.7 moderate temblor shakes Villa Berna, the Córdoba region of Argentina today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. August 2013 August 1: Buenos Aires ecological reserve fire A fire has burned an ecological reserve in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina. May 2013 May 27: Argentina finally order evacuation around Copahue volcano, red alert issued A red alert has been declared by Chilean and Argentine authorities and ordered the mandatory evacuation of a 25-km (15.5-mile) radius around the Copahue volcano. April 2013 April 2: Flash flooding in Buenos Aires, Argentina Flooding in Buenos Aires has claimed lives of several people. March 2013 March 3: Storm in Buenos Aires, Argentina Storm in Barracas area of Buenos Aires City in Argentina has killed

Recent Natural Disasters In Argentina Las recientes catástrofes naturales en Argentina This list contains major natural disasters in Argentina with detail report.  Esta lista contiene los grandes desastres naturales en la Argentina con el informe de los detalles. The most recent natural disasters are at the top of the list. If certain natural disasters/hazards around your area aren't listed, kindly report through contact form Topics: Earthquake, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Tornado, Tsunami, Wildfire, Drought, Hailstorm, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Epidemic, Famine, Lahar, Limnic Eruption, Mudflow, Solar Flare and other disasters. Temas: terremoto, inundación, erupción volcánica, tornado, tsunami, incendios forestales, sequía, granizo, olas de calor, huracanes, epidemias, el hambre, Lahar, erupción límnica, aluvión, Solar Flare y otros desastres. Note: The disaster here, includes only which are published in this blog. Nota: El desastre aquí, incluye sólo la que se publican en este