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February 10, 2024: Colombia, renowned for its breathtaking biodiversity, is currently grappling with a dire crisis. The nation has been besieged by over 500 wildfires, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Among the areas hardest hit are the country's highland wetlands, known as paramos. These paramos are not only incredibly diverse and unique ecosystems but also among the fastest evolving on the planet. Paramos play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of Colombia and the wider region. They act as natural water towers, storing and regulating water flow, which is vital for agriculture, drinking water, and hydroelectric power generation. Additionally, paramos play a significant role in carbon sequestration, helping mitigate climate change. However, the intensity of this year's wildfire season has pushed these ecosystems to the brink. The fires have not only caused immense damage to flora and fauna but also threatened the livelihoods of communities depende

February 27, 2020: Severe flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall have claimed lives of at least eight people and left 14 missing in Colombia. An orange alert has been issued for mudslides in the affected areas as moderate rain is expected to continue to Friday, February 28, 2020.

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April 3, 2017: Flash flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the city of Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia have claimed lives of at least 254 people and injured more than 400 people. President Juan Manuel Santos has declared a state of emergency in the region. More than 1,000 emergency personnel, including soldiers and local police have been deployed to help the rescue efforts.

October 26, 2016: A landslide claimed lives of at least seven people and buried more than 10 others along a mountainous stretch of Colombia's main highway between Bogota and Medellin on Wednesday. "Others four people have been injured and taken to a local hospital," Reuters reported disaster management chief for the northwestern department of Antioquia, Gilberto Mazo as saying. According to the authorities, the landslide disaster occurred due to heavy rain in the mountainous area.

A landslide in west Colombia has claimed lives of five people and left 30 others missing on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The landslide took place around 3:30PM on the road between Medellin and Quibdo, the capital of the Pacific Choco province, Colombia Reports mentioned.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 has been recorded at Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia Sunday, the National Geological Service said. The earthquake was more than three kilometers deep and occurred exactly in the crater Arenas, Prensa Latina News Agency reported.

A rain-triggered landslide in south-western Colombia has left at least five people missing. The landslide disaster hit the La Chivera region in the Cauca department of Colombia. A team of emergency response crews have reached the disaster area, Xinhua quoted Jorge Arias, mayor of Caloto, a city in Cauca as saying.

At least 78 people have been killed when heavy rains caused the river Liboriana to burst is banks, triggering the landslide in Colombia. Landslide has damaged houses of more than 500 people, Reuters has written quoting the national disaster unit. About 1,000 people have been evacuated to nearby shelters.

Major hailstorm in Bogota, the capital city of Colombia covered the area with a 24-inch layer of icy snow  affecting lives of around 900 people. More than 900 people have been affected by recent hailstorm in Fraguita, Antonio Nariño and Restrepo in the southern part of the city, El Espectador quoted Fire Department as saying. 

Floods and landslides in Colombia have claimed lives of at least 38 people and left 18,000 homeless, Colombia Reporters has mentioned quoting the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD). Flooding and landslides have also put five of Colombia’s 32 states on red alert.

This list contains all major natural disasters in Colombia in 2014 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Colombia November 2014 November 10: Floods, landslides in Colombia leave 38 dead and 18,000 homeless Floods and landslides in Colombia have claimed lives of at least 38 people and left 18,000 homeless. June 2014 June 11: Storm in Antioquia, Colombia kills 2 – Yellow alert issued Heavy rains and strong winds have claimed lives of at least two people and destroyed six houses. January 2014 January 5: Moderate earthquake in Cali, Colombia today M 5.3 moderate earthquake shakes Colombia today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Heavy rains and strong winds have claimed lives of at least two people and destroyed six houses, Colombia Report has mentioned quoting The Administrative Department of Prevention, Attention, and Recovery of Disasters (DAPARD). Disaster has affected 24 people, and forced the relocation of 17 houses in Yarumal Municipality of Antioquia Department in Colombia. The Yellow alert would last until approximately June 25, DAPARD added. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 11, 2014

M 5.3 moderate earthquake shakes Colombia today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 40 km (25mi) W of El Dovio. It was 38.1 miles deep. People of Andes, Armenia, Bogotá, Buenavista, Cali, Envigado, Itagüí, Pereira and Vista Hermosa have reported light to weak shaking. No damage or injuries have been reported from earthquake in Cali, Colombia today. Santiago de Cali is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in western Colombia. 03:36 UTC (local time 2014-01-04 22:36 @ epicenter)  Epicenter Location 40 km (25mi) W of El Dovio, Colombia 51km (32mi) WNW of Roldanillo, Colombia 55 km (34mi) W of La Union, Colombia 57 km (35mi) W of Toro, Colombia 125 km N of Cali, Colombia 279km (173mi) W of Bogota, Colombia Original post: Natural Disasters List January 5, 2014 In collaboration with earthquake-report.com

Lightning strike has claimed life of two brothers on a beach in northern Colombia. Lightning hit three people on the beaches of Cartagena's Marbella district of Colombia. Third person was also injured. Original post: Natural Disasters List August 25, 2013

Update 16:15 UTC According to the USGS, earthquake had its epicenter 102 km WSW of Mutis, Colombia. Shaking Intensity (MMI) Light (IV): Nuqui, Mutis, Pizarro, Bellavista, Pie de Pato and Vigia del Fuerte. Weak (II-III): Medellin, Pereira, Manizales, Cali and Neiva. At 11:42 am EDT a 6.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean just off the coast of the Panama/Colombia border. No widespread tsunami threat from the 6.7 quake but a local tsunami is possible for Pacific Coast of Panama and Colombia. News to follow.... Epicenter location: 95 km (59mi) WSW of Mutis, Colombia 171 km (106mi) W of Quibdo, Colombia 186 km (116mi) WNW of Istmina, Colombia 194 km (121mi) WNW of Tado, Colombia 371 km (231mi) SSE of Panama, Panama Original post: Natural Disasters List August 13, 2013 In collaboration with earthquake-report.com

Massive landslide has hit south Colombia highway. Landslide in Colombia has buried two buses, an ambulance and a tanker truck. Below are updates on Colombia landslide news. Update 03:25 UTC Injured people are having treatment at hospitals in Garzón and Suaza (Huila). Following rescue officials, death toll from the landslide could rise up to 28 (Photo aside by RadioSanteFe). Landslide in Colombia has claimed lives of at least six people, injured 10 and left 26 others missing, the Red Cross National Rescue office told local medias. Landslide has buried two buses, an ambulance and a tanker truck around 6 a.m. local time on a highway in southwest Colombia. Landslide which occurred on a highway linking the town of Suaza, Huila state to Florencia in Caqueta department has washed away some 25,000 cubic meters of dirt and rubble. Civil defense members, highway Police and national army with firefighters are engaged in rescue operations. Landslide is the most common natural disas

This list contains all major natural disasters in Colombia in 2012 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Colombia December 2012 December 30: Five killed in Colombian Landslid e  Five people are reported to be killed in a landslide in southern Colombia. October 2012 October 7:Colombia mudslide kills three, 10 missing Mudslide occurred in Villas del Prado village and Remolinos in the municipality of Isnos (southern Huila). September 2012 September 30: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Colombia-Powerful but luckily deep! Earthquake is very strong but luckily it is deep (@ 150 km). The earthquake struck in the Andes mountains of south-west Colombia. June 2012 June 21: Colombia/Nevado Del Ruiz Volcano Matecana Airport in the city of Pereira closed due to volcani ash clouds from Nevado Del Ruiz. June 8: Colombia/Nevado del Ruiz recent volcanic activity Twenty four families near Nevado del Ruizo volcano area evacuated. May 2012 May 29: Colombia/Nevad

This list contains all major natural disasters in Colombia in 2013 with detail report. Click for most recent natural disasters in Colombia August 2013 August 25: Lightning strike in Colombia kills 2 Lightning strike has claimed life of two brothers on a beach in northern Colombia. August 13: Earthquake in Colombia A 6.7 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean just off the coast of the Panama/Colombia border. July 2013 July 19: Colombia landslide claims 6  Landslide in Colombia has buried two buses, an ambulance and a tanker truck.

Disaster Report: M 7.4 massive earthquake shakes Colombia, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here    Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report    Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences    Original post: Natural Disasters List September 30, 2012 Related posts: Four killed in landslide in Malvinas and Florencia region of Colombia Colombia/Nevado del Ruiz volcano: 24 families evacuated Recent natural disasters in Colombia Update 17:20 UTC Earthquake is very strong but luckily it is deep (@ 150 km). The earthquake struck in the Andes mountains of south-west Colombia. Update 17:15 UTC The tremor was also felt in the Ecuadorian cities of Quito, Guayaquil, Montreal, Ottawa, and Blanket Bay. In 1999 earthquake in this area killed 1,185 people. It was of magnitude 6.1. Update 17:09 UTC USGS estimates the maximum shaking of MMI V (moderate