Which of the following does not correctly describe the mass wasting disaster that occurred in Yungay, Peru, in May 1970?

A. Moving rock started the event.
B. The death toll was close to 20,000.
C. It was triggered by an earthquake.
D. Glacial ice was involved.
E. The town was built on top of debris from a previous slide.


Answer: A

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