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Arctic infrastructure at risk due to permafrost degradation

According to a new study, the infrastructure in Alaska and in multiple regions in the Arctic is threatened by the quick degradation of permafrost. Permafrost refers to any type of soil or rock form...

Section of iconic wall in Winchester, UK, collapses

A section of a historic wall located in Winchester, UK collapsed on July 6, 2021. Winchester is a city located in Hampshire, South England. The wall gave way at about 5:00 am local time. The histo...

Multistory building collapse in Miami

At least 1 person has been reported dead after a multistory building collapsed in Surfside, Miami, Florida. Champlain Towers, a 12-story residential structure gave way under unknown circumstances o...

Large sinkhole opens in Mexico near a house

A massive sinkhole that threatens a house suddenly emerged in Mexico. The sinkhole opened in a field near the Santa Maria Zacatepec, a town situated A massive sinkhole that threatens a house suddenly...

Massive evacuations after volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 32 people were reported dead and numerous have been evacuated due to a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mount Nyirag At least 32 people were reported dead and numerous...

300-meter skyscraper in China evacuated after unexpected oscillations

A 300-meter-tall skyscraper in China was evacuated after it started oscillating under (initially) unknown circumstances.  The SEG Plaza skyscraper was constructed in 2000 and is situated in th...

Two powerful earthquakes hit China: Reports of 3 people dead

Two separate, strong earthquakes that struck in China have resulted in, at least, 3 fatalities. The 2 seismic shocks occurred within a 5 hour time pe Two separate, strong earthquakes that struck in C...

Assessment of the infrastructure damage after the 2020 Beirut explosion, Lebanon

Researchers have managed to utilize ground mapping and satellite imagery to map and assess the infrastructure damage that followed the disastrous Bierut explosion which occurred in Lebanon, 2020. I...

Subway bridge collapses in Mexico City: At least 24 casualties

At least 24 people have died after a subway overpassed collapsed in Mexico City. The incident occurred on May 3, 2021, at about 10:30 pm (local time) near Mexico City's Olivos station on a recently...

Massive landslide struck north Quebec, Canada

A vast landslide that occurred on April 22, is considered to be the second largest to ever hit northern Quebec in Canada. The ground failure took pla A vast landslide that occurred on April 22, is co...

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