 
The entrance of Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The town of Gramalote seen in the distance, as if nothing has happened. The town is more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The main church of Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old. Only one church tower still 'stands'.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
An abandoned house in Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The main street of Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
Humberto Sandoval (50) was a farmer searches his destroyed house. He now lives lives in Campo Allegre.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
Houses in Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
An inhabitant of Gramalote searches the remains of his house, The town was more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
A silent memory in the street of Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The remains of the church of Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The church service is now being held in a garage in Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The remains of the church of Gramalote, a town of more then 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The remains of the cemetery at the church of Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
A goodbye to Gramalote, a town of more than 150 years old.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The daughter of Humberto Sandoval (50) comes out of the makeshift shower. Humberto was a farmer he lives now in a shelter above Campo Allegre, which is on the road and belongs to family member
Uptill recently 30 people lived in Campo Allegre part of them moved to the shelter above.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The Sandoval family. Humberto, the father was a farmer he lives now in a shelter above Campo Allegre, which is on the road and belongs to family member
Uptill recently 30 people lived in Campo Allegre part of them moved to the shelter above.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
The wife of Humberto Sandoval and their children in the shelter. Humberto was a farmer he lives now with his family in a shelter above Campo Allegre, which is on the road and belongs to family member
Up until recently 30 people lived in Campo Allegre part of them moved to the shelter above.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
Carlos Carrero (36) is a farmer and has two brothers and three sisters. They live now in El Diamante, the Finca (farm) from his parents.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
A little part of Gramalote still remains. Every Sunday a market is still held and farmers come from all over to sell products to residents who just return for the market.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
A map in a destroyed house in Gramalote explaining the old 'roads' of migration.
Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns.
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Until late 2010 Gramalote was a pleasant town in eastern Colombia, close to the border with Venezuela that had been there for a century-and-a-half. About 6000 people live a peaceful life in a country that can be not so peaceful. On 17 December 2010 the town was swallowed up by the earth. Landslides caused by heavy rainfall left almost no houses standing. The whole region was ravaged by violent storms and flooding, leaving many thousands homeless. Residents of Gramalote, driven out by this natural disaster, now live in temporary housing in the area, or with other family members in nearby villages and towns. © kadir van lohuizen / NOOR |
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