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New findings reveal a bridge existed between UK and Europe
A study from Plymouth University in the UK shows that, millions of years ago, a natural bridge between England and rest of Europe existed. A study from Plymouth University in the UK shows t...
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Bridge constructed without geotechnical investigation directly collapses
The Dyck Memorial Bridge, constructed in the Rural Municipality of Clayton approximately 300km east of Saskatoon, collapsed just six hours after its opening. The Dyck Memorial Bridge, constructed in...
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Florence hurricane may cause erosion in Southeast Atlantic beaches
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) models predict that Florence Hurricane can cause beach erosion along 3/4 of North Carolina among other areas. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) models predict that Florence...
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Typhoon provokes floods and massive landslides in Philippines: 64 people dead
The north part of Philippines was struck by Super Typhoon Mangkhut which triggered ferocious floods and landslides killing at least 64 people. The north part of Philippines was struck by Super Typhoo...
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Drones maintain construction timetable and budget under control
Drones are a perfect tool to supervise and control a construction process in order to keep the project on schedule. Approximately 53% of common construction projects are completed late and 66% of t...
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Massive earthquake in Japan: Lanslides triggered, people missing
The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disastrous consequences. The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disast...
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Bridge collapse in Kolkata, India: People trapped
A part of Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata collapsed resulting in one fatality and trapping several people. A part of Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata collapsed resulting in one fatality and trapping...
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Landslides induced by human activity are rising
A new study by researchers at UK's Sheffield University shows that human activity increasingly provokes fatal landslides. A new study by researchers at UK's Sheffield University shows that human acti...
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World's most expensive places to build
New research by Turner & Townsend has revealed the world's most expensive places to build. In the study, the average cost of 6 different types of buildings is evaluated. These are the foll...
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Myanmar dam failure: 85 villages flooded
A dam failure in Myanmar blocked a major highway and caused massive floods in 85 villages. A dam failure in Myanmar blocked a major highway and caused massive floods in 85 villages. Read more
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