They warn that the destruction of forests is the cause of the avalanche

http://www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/312989/Argentina/Advierten_destruccion_bosques_causa_avalancha.html

Ellie Neilson ~ Written Report GAOC ~ Partner: Ani Schroeter

On February 8th, there was an avalanche of mud and water that destroyed houses and cars in Tartagal, which is a city in northwestern Argentina. This avalanche caused at least two people to die, at least 12 people missing, and around 1,000 people had to be evacuated because a river overflowed right in the middle of the huge storm. Helicopters, planes, and other vehicles helped evacuate people from the scene. This avalanche of mud and water destroyed houses and vehicles, killed people, and devastated a railroad bridge.

Experts are led to believe that this is a direct result of the destruction of the native forests. The policy against the clearings is not strongly upheld, which is another consequence for the flood. The big number of clearings near Tartagal is one of the main causes of these floods. These clearings are to produce grains. Salta is one of the cities with a great number of deforestation in the country.

I chose this article because I think it’s important to know about how deforestation leads to devastation of cities. I think as people from the United States should watch over other countries and cities and when more floods or avalanches like this happen we can he