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Cauca Valley | Landslide with Hidroituango Reservoir

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This deep-seated landslide is located directly adjacent to the Hidroituango Reservoir with its 225 m high embankment dam shown in the background of the scene. Risk reduction measures include careful monitoring, but also (as shown here) the removal of landslide material and slope stabilization.