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300-meter skyscraper in China evacuated after unexpected oscillations

A 300-meter-tall skyscraper in China was evacuated after it started oscillating under (initially) unknown circumstances.  The SEG Plaza skyscraper was constructed in 2000 and is situated in th...

Two powerful earthquakes hit China: Reports of 3 people dead

Two separate, strong earthquakes that struck in China have resulted in, at least, 3 fatalities. The 2 seismic shocks occurred within a 5 hour time pe Two separate, strong earthquakes that struck in C...

Assessment of the infrastructure damage after the 2020 Beirut explosion, Lebanon

Researchers have managed to utilize ground mapping and satellite imagery to map and assess the infrastructure damage that followed the disastrous Bierut explosion which occurred in Lebanon, 2020. I...

Subway bridge collapses in Mexico City: At least 24 casualties

At least 24 people have died after a subway overpassed collapsed in Mexico City. The incident occurred on May 3, 2021, at about 10:30 pm (local time) near Mexico City's Olivos station on a recently...

Massive landslide struck north Quebec, Canada

A vast landslide that occurred on April 22, is considered to be the second largest to ever hit northern Quebec in Canada. The ground failure took pla A vast landslide that occurred on April 22, is co...

Avalanche in the Himalayas: At least 8 casualties

At least 8 people have been reported dead after an avalanche struck in the Indian Himalayan region near the borders with China. The incident occurred At least 8 people have been reported dead after a...

Massive cliff collapse in Jurassic Coast, UK

A cliff collapse that occurred in England's Jurassic Coast is considered to be the largest to hit the region in 60 years. The landslide struck in mi A cliff collapse that occurred in England's Jurass...

M 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia: At least 8 casualties

A M 6.0 earthquake hit Indonesia on April 10, 2021, resulting in at least 8 fatalities. The seismic shock struck at around 7 am (UTC) about 45 kilome A M 6.0 earthquake hit Indonesia on April 10, 202...

Train derails into a tunnel in Taiwan: 50 people dead

50 passengers have been reported dead and numerous more injured after a train derailed into a tunnel in Taiwan. The incident occurred on April 2, 2021, at 9 am local time in a mountainous area. The...

Building collapse in Cairo, Egypt: At least 8 casualties

At least 8 people have been reported dead after a building collapsed in Cairo, Egypt. A 9-story structure gave way in the capital city of Egypt on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The incident resulted in...

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