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The 6.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan and the more than 100 reported aftershocks that rattled the region
Experts disagree on whether Taiwan is facing an ‘earthquake swarm’ or not Experts disagree on whether Taiwan is facing an ‘earthquake swarm’ or not Read more
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Landslide destroys homes in Tijuana, Mexico (video)
More than 80 homes were destroyed after a landslide hit Tijuana's Lomas del Rubí neighborhood on Saturday morning, February 3, 2018. More than 80 homes were destroyed after a landslide hit Tijuana's...
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Taiwan
The M6.4 quake hit Hualien County of eastern Taiwan at 15:50 UTC (23:50 local time) on Tuesday February 6, 2017. The M6.4 quake hit Hualien County of eastern Taiwan at 15:50 UTC (23:50 local time) on...
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Dutch greenhouses have revolutionized modern farming
At optimal growing conditions, each acre in the greenhouse yields as much lettuce as 10 outdoor acres and cuts the need for chemicals by 97%. Using the new technology and knowledge, the Netherlands...
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Water crisis: Various groundwater resources around the world could be depleted by 2050
Heavily irrigated regions in drier climates face the greatest threat Heavily irrigated regions in drier climates face the greatest threatIn the upcoming decades, important underground resources could...
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Carillion: UK’s second-largest building firm is about to collapse, sending shockwaves through the industry
There are fears that the situation could drag many other smaller companies down due to unpaid invoices There are fears that the situation could drag many other smaller companies down due to unpaid in...
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Landslide hits a bus in Colombia, killing 13
Thirteen people are reportedly dead, after a landslide pushed a bus into a ravine in southwest Colombia on Saturday, January 20. Thirteen people are reportedly dead, after a landslide pushed a bus in...
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Top 20 most popular civil engineering news in 2017!
As we welcomed 2018, we are glad to present 2017 top 20 most popular breaking news in the civil engineering community. We present you with the most captivating articles amongst hundreds of news...
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Bridge collapses in Colombia killing at least nine (video)
A motorway bridge under construction collapsed in central Colombia on Monday, January 15, killing at least nine workers and injuring another five. A motorway bridge under construction collapsed in ce...
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California gets hit by deadly mudslides
Heavy rainfall caused rivers of mud and debris to run down from hillsides in Santa Barbara County, California, last Tuesday, killing several people and causing extensive damage to infrastructure. Hea...
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