Petrópolis
Americannoun
noun
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Last year more than 230 people were killed in Petrópolis, north of Rio de Janeiro, when torrential rains caused mudslides in the historic town.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023
Late on the afternoon of Feb. 15, in the cloud-cloaked mountains of Petrópolis, a historic city 44 miles northeast of Rio de Janeiro, there began a downpour.
From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2022
At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.
From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 18, 2022
In many parts of Petrópolis, lots of poorly built houses are crowded onto hillsides.
From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 18, 2022
Petrópolis is part of a picturesque region with a major national park and sheer, forested mountains that have become a getaway for people fleeing the coast’s searing temperatures.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2022
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