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Novel methods for underground construction
Lateral thinking and technology transfer are set to revolutionise the construction of transportation and utilities tunnels, underpasses, car parks an Lateral thinking and technology transfer are set...
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Fern Hollow Bridge replacement; construction expected to begin in April
Less than two months after the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh, PennDOT officials are announcing that both design and construction efforts Less than two months after the Fern Hollow Bridge...
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India, Chamarajanagar: at least three fatalities after landslide
Rescue operations at the White Stone quarry near Madahalli of Gundlupet taluk in Chamarajanagar district, where a landslide occurred on Friday, revea Rescue operations at the White Stone quarry near...
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An apartment block collapses in Abidjan, Africa: at least 6 fatalities
At least six people, including two children, died when an apartment block collapsed in Ivory Coast's commercial capital of Abidjan overnight, the fir At least six people, including two children, died...
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5.7-magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico: no reports of damage, no injuries
An earthquake struck southeast Mexico on Thursday, sending people fleeing into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey gave a preliminary magnitud An earthquake struck southeast Mexico on Thursday...
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New York-New Jersey: Gateway rail tunnel work may start in 2023
The Gateway rail tunnel, a project of $12.3 billion, linking New York City and New Jersey has reached a major preconstruction milestone with the comp The Gateway rail tunnel, a project of $12.3 billi...
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Brazil landslides and storm (update): death toll rises to 186 one week on
The death toll from flash floods and landslides that hit the Brazilian city of Petropolis has risen to 186, authorities said, one week after torrenti The death toll from flash floods and landslides t...
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6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sumatra: at least 7 fatalities, buildings reported collapsed
A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring 85, while cau A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast o...
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Earthquakes: five deadliest earthquakes ever recorded around the world
Earthquakes are one of the most dangerous natural disasters. More than 100 earthquakes of the magnitude that can cause severe damage are recorded eac Earthquakes are one of the most dangerous natural...
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Landslide monitoring and warning systems to be installed in Mandi, India
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) he The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi,...
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