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2 strong earthquake hit Philippines: At least 14 fatalities
At least 14 people died after 2 earthquakes struck the southern part of Philippines. The first seismic shock (M 5.6) occurred on October 29, 2019, an At least 14 people died after 2 earthquakes struc...
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Lighthouse was pulled away from eroding cliff in Denmark
Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, located in Hjorring, northwest Denmark, was moved from an eroding sand dune cliff. The 120-year old structure was situated Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, located in Hjorring, no...
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Offshore wind power can potentially meet the world's electricity demand
According to a report issued by the International Energy Agency(IEA), as technology evolves, the power produced by offshore wind turbines can meet the total energy demands worldwide. Currently...
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Deep landslides triggered by the 1964 Alaska earthquake were not re-activated in the 2018 Anchorage earthquake
According to a new study, published in Seismological Research Letters, the deep landslides that were triggered by the massive M 9.2 Alaska earthquak According to a new study, published in Seismologic...
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The Edge observation deck, the highest in the western hemisphere, set to open in NYC
Hudson Yards observatory that will be the highest outdoor deck in the Western Hemisphere, is set to open in New York City. Construction works are close to completion and the brand-new observat...
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New findings about Martian landslides
A new study, published in Nature Communications, reveals new evidence about Martian landslides. The surface of Mars consists of large ridges that we A new study, published in Nature Communications,...
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Impact of roadway infrastructure on human life risk
A new study, published in Journal Accident Analysis & Prevention, focuses on the impact of roadway infrastructure environment in traffic-related accidents that results in fatalities or injuries....
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Dam collapse in Siberia results in 15 casualties
At least 15 workers died after a dam collapsed flooding a gold mine in Siberia, Russia. The gold mine is located in the Krasnoyarsk district of Russi At least 15 workers died after a dam collapsed fl...
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Landslide struck 3 vehicles in India: 8 fatalities
8 people were reported dead after a landslide hit 3 vehicles in India. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The landslide struck in a 8 people were reported dead after a landslide hit...
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Current fire blanket technology can protect infrastructure from wildfires
According to a new study, the existing fire blankets are potentially capable of protecting buildings exposed to wildfires. As urban infrastructure further develops covering increasingly larger area...
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