Lest we forget: The Tumbi Landslide of 2012
By PNG Echo On January 24, 2012, almost two years ago to the day, 3 million cubic metres of earth, estimated to be 30 metres high, and 150 metres wide covering an area the size of 14 rugby fields, fell 560 metres from the escarpment to the toe in Tumbi in the Komo sub district of the Hela Province The death toll In the debris’ pathway were 25 people who were either killed instantly or, worse, were buried alive. (Official
