News on Natural Disasters / Failures (177)
March
Flood risk increase for US infrastructure due to climate change: Insurance rates tend to underestimate the current conditions
Written byThe risk of flooding can cause severe damage to infrastructure. New evidence revealed that the potential hazard is much higher than expected.
February
Mount Etna in Italy erupts again: Stunning footage recorded
Written byMount Etna in Sicily, Italy has erupted for the second time in less than 2,5 months. Mount Etna is the most active volcano in Europe situated near th
February
At least 18 casualties after landslide hit Indonesia
Written byAt least 18 people have been reported dead after a landslide struck the island of Java, Indonesia. The landslide hit a rural region in eastern Java o
February
Concerning building collapses in Chicago after snow accumulation
Written bySix buildings have collapsed this month in Chicago, U.S., raising concerns about old infrastructure sustainability.
February
Thousands of households remain without electricity in Texas, as the state’s power grid operator comes under scrutiny.
February
A massive M 7.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Japan is an earthquake-prone country that lies on the Pacific R
February
Glacier collapse triggers a dam burst in India
Written byMore than 170 people are feared dead after a glacier collapse triggered floods and damaged 2 dams in north India. The incident occurred on Sunday, Fe
February
Brazilian Dam Collapse in 2019: Vale fined $7 billion in compensation
Written byVale, the company owning a mining waste dam that collapsed in 2019 was fined $7 billion in compensation. On January 25, 2019, an 86-meter dam operate
February
Landslide swept away section of Highway 1 in California
Written byA 45-meter section of California's Highway 1 has been swept away by a large landslide. Highway 1 is the longest route in California stretching for mo
February
New findings on large volcanic eruptions
Written byScientists have developed new numerical models that efficiently reconstruct eruptions from large volcanoes. The research team from the University of
