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News on erosion
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...
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Wall collapse in England's historic castle
An intense storm caused a wall collapse in iconic Hurst Castle, England. The Hurst Castle is located in southern England facing the Isle of Wight. It was constructed in the 15th century by King Hen...
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Cliff collapse in Fort Funston, San Francisco: One woman trapped
On February 22, 2019, a cliff at Fort Funston, San Francisco, collapsed burying one person under the rubble. On February 22, 2019, a cliff at Fort Funston, San Francisco, collapsed burying one person...
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Lake dam in Texas on the edge of collapsing
Prestonwood Lake Dam, located in the city of Arlington, Texas, appears to be close to failure. Prestonwood Lake Dam, located in the city of Arlington, Texas, appears to be close to failure. Read mo...
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Damage to California’s Oroville Dam forces mass evacuation under the threat of flooding
Almost 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate the area around Oroville, California on Sunday afternoon, after erosion caused damage in both spillways of America's tallest dam at Lake Oroville. Almos...
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