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Greek government to demolish illegally built structures in the aftermath of deadly wildfire
At least 3,150 illegally built structures in the wider area of Athens will be demolished after the fatal wildfires in June 23, according to Greek government. At least 3,150 illegally built structures...
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Fatal landslide in Afghanistan destroys 300 houses-Search for survivors
A landslide caused by an overflowing mountain lake swept through a village in Afghanistan resulting in killing at least 10 people and destroying 300 houses. A landslide caused by an overflowing mount...
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Landslide damages Russian football World Cup stadium
Volgograd Arena, one of the 2018 World Cup stadiums, has been severely damaged by a landslide the day of the France-Croatia final. Volgograd Arena, one of the 2018 World Cup stadiums, has b...
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Wall collapses in Mumbai: At least 6 cars buried
Heavy rains triggered the collapse of a wall in Mumbai's Wadala East, forcing over 200 residents to vacate their flats and burring at least six cars. Heavy rains triggered the collapse of a wall in M...
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Spectacular road bridge demolition in Colombia
A road bridge under construction has been demolished after a partial collapse earlier in the year killed nine people. The dramatic event occurred in January and the construction was postponed in or...
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Glacier breaking captured in Greenland
A four-mile iceberg breaking away from a glacier in Greenland was captured by a team of scientists on June 22 2018. A four-mile iceberg breaking away from a glacier in Greenland was captured by a tea...
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Landslide at Myanmar jade mine: 15 killed and 45 injured
At least 15 people in northern Myanmar were killed while 45 others were injured due to a landslide on Saturday 14 of July 2018 in the Hpakant jade mining region. At least 15 people in northern Myanma...
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Yosemite granite could change the current geological history
The temperature of granite crystallization underpins the knowledge about many geological phenomena, but evidence is emerging that this temperature may not be well constrained. The temperature of gran...
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The major role of Geology on the D-Day Landing in Normandy
The campaign that led to the WW2 allied victory in May 1945 began with the invasion in Normandy (June 6, 1944) where geology was a major issue to be considered. The campaign that led to the WW2 allie...
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Motorist’s miraculous escape from shocking landslide
Michael Tabudravu, a New Zealand motorist, had a remarkably lucky escape after he narrowly avoided being crushed by a powerful landslide. Michael Tabudravu, a New Zealand motorist, had a re...
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