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Peru earthquake 2007

Last reviewed: 15-08-2008

EARTHQUAKE IN THE ANDES


The Peruvian government's National Defence Agency (in Spanish)

Earthquake details from the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS)

More information from seismic experts at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

BBC country profile for Peru, includes links to Peruvian media

U.N. website ReliefWeb

The Centre for Disaster Study and Prevention (PREDES) - in Spanish


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