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Huayco

Topics: Geography of Peru

A huayco or huaico is a Peruvian term that refers to a flash flood caused by torrential rains occurring high in the mountains.

National forests like the San MatiasSan Carlos Protection Forest were created in Peru for the prevention of huyacos.

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