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High tower in South Korea engulfed in fire

A 33-story building was engulfed in fire but, fortunately, it was put under control without any fatalities. The high tower is located in the city of Ulsan, South Korea. The structure caught on fire...

Study of future coastal flooding impact on river delta populations

A new study evaluates the impact of coastal flooding caused by climate change on human population. Until today there has been little research on the A new study evaluates the impact of coastal flood...

Cracks open in South England's cliff indicating a potential collapse

Thick cracks that emerged on the top of a cliff in South England indicate a potential cliff collapse in the future. The cliff is located in Beachy H Thick cracks that emerged on the top of a cliff in...

Building partial collapses in Houston: 3 casualties

Three people have been confirmed dead after a building partially collapsed in Houston, Texas. The 15-story building that was under construction, is located in the 990 block of Town and Country Boul...

Landslides struck Nepal: At least 11 casualties

At least 11 people have been reported dead and many more are still missing after a series of landslides struck Nepal. The ground failures occurred on At least 11 people have been reported dead and ma...

Rockslide caught on camera blocks a major highway in India

A major highway in India was closed due to a large rockslide. The landslide struck on Saturday, September 5, 2020, and impacted the Chandigarh-Manali A major highway in India was closed due to a larg...

Mine collapse in Pakistan: At least 18 people dead

At least 18 people have been reported dead after a mine collapse in Pakistan. The failure occurred on Monday, September 8, 2020, in a remote mine sit At least 18 people have been reported dead after...

Cliff collapse in Jurassic Coast, United Kingdom

Authorities urged people to stay away from cliffs in Jurassic Coast, UK, after a rockfall occurred between Freshwater and Hive Beach. The Jurassic C Authorities urged people to stay away from cliffs...

Hammersmith Bridge in London closes after propagation of existing cracks

The Hammersmith Bridge in London was completely closed after authorities found that existing cracks have been propagating during the summer. Hammersmith Bridge spans over the River Thames in W...

5-story building collapses in India killing at least 12 people

At least 12 people have been reported dead and around 60 more were trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed in India. The failure occurred on August 24, 2020, at around 6:30 p.m....

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