When did Sierra Leone flood?

The floods and landslides were triggered by a heavy and continuous downpour that was experienced on 1st August 2019 from 10:00pm until the next morning on 2nd August 2019.

Where did the most fatal mudslide happen in Sierra Leone?

Freetown
On the morning of August 14, 2017, significant mudflow events occurred in and around the capital city of Freetown in Sierra Leone.

What was the cause of this Sierra Leone mudslide?

A civil engineer, Muniru Nyei, has warned that the lack of a coordinated storm water drainage system, poor urban planning and haphazard dumping of solid waste are some of the factors that could contribute to severe flooding. August 14 mudslide killed hundreds.

When did the mudslide happen in Sierra Leone?

August 14, 2017
On August 14, 2017 a devastating landslide and flooding disaster ripped through Sierra Leone’s capital city, Freetown. This caused millions of dollars of destruction and damage to buildings, infrastructure, and a reported loss of more than a thousand lives.

What happened in Freetown?

A massive explosion at a petrol station in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown has killed 92 people, the country’s vice president said on Saturday.

What is a mudslide natural disaster?

Mudslides develop when water rapidly accumulates in the ground and results in a surge of water-saturated rock, earth, and debris. Mudslides usually start on steep slopes and can be activated by natural disasters.

What natural disasters occur in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone is highly prone to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and landslides which could be aggravated by climate change.

What tragedy happened in Sierra Leone?

More than 130 people have been reported killed after a fuel tanker hit a large truck and exploded Nov. 5 in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital. The tragedy occurred in the city’s densely populated Wellington district.

How long does a landslide last?

Just a little further clarification, in general, do larger, more powerful (and deadly) landslides typically take longer to happen (ex: 100 sec, as you cited), while smaller ones take less time (like 10’s of seconds, as you observed)? Or were the ones you observed large and deadly, too (like Frank Slide)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G2MvdIC1FI