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Natural Disasters In Colombia it is common to hear about landslides. May 19, 2015, Colombia's Liboriana River overflowed, causing a landslide that left 78 dead and hundreds injured. It has been reported that it is the worst natural disaster that Colombia has suffered since 1999. The landslide occurred at 3:00 a.m. local time, in the province of Antioquía, while the majority of the population was sleeping, taking residents by surprise. The cause was the heavy rains that affected the Liboriana. As the river rose, mud and debris flooded the region, heading toward homes along the river and leaving hundreds of people homeless. Its effect was the destruction of the town. Homes and other buildings were swept away by the force of mud and debris. A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. Landslides are a type of "mass wasting," which denotes any down-slope movement of soil and rock under the direct influence of gravity. The term

 Indirect speech Reported or indirect speech is  usually used to talk about the past , so we normally change the tense of the words spoken. We use reporting verbs like 'say', 'tell', 'ask', and we may use the word 'that' to introduce the reported words. Inverted commas are not used. Example: She said, "I saw him." (direct speech) = She said  that she had seen him . (indirect speech ) "Say" and "tell" He said that he was tired. He told me that he was tired. Use 'say' when there is no indirect object: Always use 'tell' when you say who was being spoken to (i.e. with an indirect object)

 Natural Disasters Natural disasters are natural events that cause significant human or material losses. They are characterized by being generated by nature and by seriously impacting societies. Sometimes there is some warning time, but often it is very short and with catastrophic results. Areas that are not used to being affected by disasters such as floods or hail storms can be extremely affected if they appear suddenly. Recommendations in case of natural disasters Precautionary measures Check emergency equipment and have it ready. Fix and tie well what the wind can throw or drag the water. Store loose objects such as flower pots, trash cans, tools, that can be thrown by the wind. In case of evacuation Secure your home and take essential items with you. Stay calm and reassure your family members. Listen with your portable radio to information or instructions related to the event. Disconnect all appliances and the electrical power switch. Turn off the gas and water taps. Help alert yo