The Enlightened View of the Natural Disasters in Lima during the 18th Century

Cuadernos de Geografía: Revista Colombiana de Geografía

Carlos Guillermo Carcelén Reluz¹ 

[1] Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Universidad Ricardo Palma;

关键词: catástrofes;    clima;    epidemias;    Ilustración americana;    Lima;    Perú;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

During the 18th century, Peru was affected by a series of natural disasters and epidemics that diminished both the population and agricultural production. The article analyzes three cases: the recurring period of extreme cold during the winter months from 1714 to 1720, which contributed to a great epidemic that devastated the southern Andes region; the 1746 earthquake in Lima, which was a historical landmark due to the magnitude of the destruction it caused; and the phenomenon of 'El Niño' (El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO) from 1791 to 1794, which caused considerable damages, especially along the northern coast of the country.

【 授权许可】

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