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Comodoro Rivadavia Declares Geological Emergency as Cerro Hermitte Shift Forces 300 Evacuations

Authorities sealed off the sector due to ongoing ground movement.

Overview

  • City lawmakers enacted a geological and urban planning emergency after sudden ground displacement on the south slope of Cerro Hermitte.
  • Officials ordered the full evacuation and perimeter closure of Barrio Médanos, with Sismográfica, El Marquesado and Los Tilos also among the most affected areas.
  • The movement, which began early Sunday, has damaged roughly 500 homes and caused collapses of walls, roofs and streets.
  • Gas and water networks suffered ruptures and cracks, and a sudden power outage was reported the night the terrain shifted.
  • Municipal teams are sheltering evacuees and providing psychological support, while federal agencies and the Army mobilize assistance and technical evaluations continue as the risk persists.