News on Natural Disasters / Failures (136)
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
July
China devastated by extreme rainfalls: Dam destroyed to alleviate flooding
Written byChina decided to demolish a dam in order to reduce the upstream flooding and prevent further distractions as the country is devastated by extreme rai
July
Rockfall in Austrian canyon kills 3 people
Written byThree hikers were reported dead after a rockfall incident in an Austrian canyon. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Bärenschützkl
July
Scaffolding collapse in New York: 1 worker reported dead
Written byOne person was reported dead after a construction platform collapsed in New York City, United States.
July
Bridge collapses into a river in Canada: Failure caught on camera
Written byA steel truss bridge situated near Canso, a community in Guysborough County, Canada, collapsed into a river.
July
Japan devastated by extreme floods and landslides: At least 58 casualties
Written byAt least 58 people have been reported dead after a series of extreme rainfalls in Japan. For over a week, southwestern Japan has received a record am
July
Landslide in Myanmar mine: At least 168 people dead
Written byAt least 168 people have been reported dead after a landslide struck an open pit mining facility in northern Myanmar. The mine is located in the area
July
3-story building collapses in Brooklyn, New York
Written byA 3-story building that used to house a gym facility suddenly gave way in Brooklyn.
June
Rockslide triggered after M 5.8 earthquake struck central California
Written byThe Whitney Portal area closed to the public after being impacted by a co-seismic rockslide. On June 24, 2020, a M 5.8 earthquake hit central Califor
