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Mont Cabassou
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Mont Cabassou, Hill in Rémire-Montjoly, French Guiana.

Mont Cabassou is a hill in Rémire-Montjoly, French Guiana, situated in a region with steep terrain and tropical vegetation. Geological authorities regularly monitor the site to track any shifts in the soil and rock formations.

A major landslide struck the area on April 19, 2000, releasing roughly 300,000 cubic meters of mud and rock onto the nearby road. This event prompted authorities to change how they manage settlements and monitor the hillside.

The names of the ten victims from the 2000 landslide are inscribed in local memorials, reflecting French Guiana's commitment to preserving community memory.

The location is not easily accessible and sits within densely forested terrain that can be affected by heavy rainfall. Visitors should be aware that the area remains under monitoring and public access may be restricted.

Safety protocols introduced after 2000 included removing unauthorized buildings from at-risk areas. Today the location serves as a case study for managing natural hazards in tropical regions.

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