News on Natural Disasters / Failures (146)
September
Landslides struck Nepal: At least 11 casualties
Written byAt 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
September
Rockslide caught on camera blocks a major highway in India
Written byA major highway in India was closed due to a large rockslide. The landslide struck on Saturday, September 5, 2020, and impacted the Chandigarh-Manali
September
Mine collapse in Pakistan: At least 18 people dead
Written byAt 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
September
Cliff collapse in Jurassic Coast, United Kingdom
Written byAuthorities urged people to stay away from cliffs in Jurassic Coast, UK, after a rockfall occurred between Freshwater and Hive Beach. The Jurassic C
August
Hammersmith Bridge in London closes after propagation of existing cracks
Written byThe Hammersmith Bridge in London was completely closed after authorities found that existing cracks have been propagating during the summer.
August
5-story building collapses in India killing at least 12 people
Written byAt least 12 people have been reported dead and around 60 more were trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed in India.
August
Landslide kills at least 64 people in India
Written byA landslide has killed at least 63 people in the state of Kerala, southern India. The ground failure occurred on August 7, 2020, around 25 kilometers
August
Glacier meltdown in Mont Blanc, Italy: Fears of potential collapse
Written byAt least 75 people, including 50 tourists, have been evacuated in Mont Blanc, northern Italy after a glacier was found at risk of collapse. The Mont
August
China's Three Gorges Dam under pressure: Flood hazard downstream
Written byAs China has been devastated by heavy rainfalls, the Three Gorges Dam is under heavy flood pressure. The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric dam si
August
14 casualties after intense flooding and landslides struck South Korea
Written bySouth Korea was recently hit by floods and landslides that resulted in 14 fatalities. The country is experiencing its longest monsoon period since 20
