February
Ethiopia: a controversial hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River, starts generating power
A hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, will officially begin generating power on Sunday as the construction project reaches 8
February
Greece and Italy: an earthquake early warning system could save lives
A public earthquake early warning system in Greece and Italy could give people vital seconds’ notice of a major earthquake, according to a new stud
February
Geotechnical Engineers can now publish technical related content on GeoWorld, get DOIs, and reach thousands of geo-professionals
GeoWorld, the professional networking platform for geotechnical engineers, recently launched a brand-new resources section, which expands the classic
February
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Guatemala: at least two fatalities
Southwestern Guatemala has been struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC
February
Brazil, Petrópolis: deadly landslides, at least 100 fatalities
Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flash flooding in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, officials say. The city is located in the mountain
February
North Carolina: a home collapsed into the ocean as rising seas eat away at the coast
A beachfront home in North Carolina collapsed into the ocean, officials with the National Park Service said on Wednesday, as tides get higher and ris
February
Triangle Tower in Paris: work starts on environmentally ‘catastrophic’ project
The construction of a 42-floor, pyramid-shaped, skyscraper began in Paris on Thursday despite local opposition and objections from environmentalists
