A landslide in Guatemala killed over 33 people on January 4, 2009. The landslide happened in the area of Alta Verapaz, around 120 miles north of Guatemala City.Latin American Herald Tribune: 33 Dead, 70 Missing in Guatemala Mudslide (January 5, 2009) Dozens die in Guatemala landslide (January 5, 2009)
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Parts of a mountain slid down onto the road and killed over 33 people walking on itLatin American Herald Tribune: 33 Dead, 70 Missing in Guatemala Mudslide (January 5, 2009)
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Thousands of tonnes of rock and mud fell from the mountain down onto the roadLatin American Herald Tribune: 33 Dead, 70 Missing in Guatemala Mudslide (January 5, 2009)
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The people killed and injured were not following warnings to stay away from the road Fiancial Times: Guatemala landslide kills 33 (January 5, 2009)
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Many left their cars when they found out the road was closed, and chose to walk insteadReuters AlertNet: Guatemala landslide kills 33, more missing (January 5, 2009)
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The area of Alta Verapaz is in the countryside of Guatemala and is a center for the growing of coffee and cardamomReuters AlertNet: Guatemala landslide kills 33, more missing (January 5, 2009)
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Some experts said it was caused by a geological fault in the area, others said road work could have triggered itDozens die in Guatemala landslide (January 5, 2009)
