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1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town after floods and mudslides

About 1,000 tourists were stranded in a resort in Franz Josef, a small town in New Zealand after intense flooding and mudslides hit the region. Fran About 1,000 tourists were stranded in a resort in ...

New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead

At least 5 people were reported dead after a volcano erupted in New Zealand's White Island on Monday, December 9, 2019. White Island is one of New Z At least 5 people were reported dead after a volca...

Over 1,680 dams in the United States are considered to be high hazard

According to extended research conducted by the Associated Press, 1,688 dams located in 44 states and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico are in poor According to extended research conducted by the As...

Rockfall in South African gold mine: 4 workers dead

4 mineworkers were found dead after a rockfall occurred in a gold mine located in Orkney, South Africa. The incident occurred on Friday, December 6, 4 mineworkers were found dead after a rockfall oc...

Wildfires have increased the threat of mudslides in California

The risk of mudslides has significantly increased in California regions affected by wildfires. Mudslides are common in steep, mountainous areas locat The risk of mudslides has significantly increased...

Landslide triggers a bridge collapse in north Italy

A bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swept away by a landslide on November 24, 2019. The bridge was part of the Italian A6 motorway betwe A bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swe...

Mudslides in Kenya caused at least 53 fatalities

Mudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in West Pokot County, Kenya, have caused at least 53 fatalities as victims were buried under the debri Mudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in W...

M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania: 51 people dead

A M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania on November 26, 2019, causing 51 fatalities, numerous injuries and infrastructure damage. The shock was the stronge A M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania on November 26,...

Mine explosion in China: 15 miners dead

15 miners were reported dead and 9 more were injured after a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine. The blast occurred on Monday, November 18, 2019. T 15 miners were reported dead and 9 more were inju...

6 people killed in Kashmir's Avalanche

4 soldiers and 2 porters were killed after an avalanche struck an Indian army post in the Kashmir region. The incident occurred on November 19, 201 4 soldiers and 2 porters were killed after an ava...

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