News on Natural Disasters / Failures (159)
November
Typhoon Vamco devastates Philippines and advances to Vietnam
Written byNumerous people have been reported dead and many more missing in the Philippines due to the impact of typhoon Vamco. Vamco is a typhoon that initiate
November
Bridge collapse caught on camera in North Carolina
Written byA local reporter almost fell off a bridge which partially collapsed into a river in North Carolina, United States. The incident was caught on camera.
November
Two buildings collapse in London during renovation works
Written byTwo houses completely collapsed amid renovation works in west London, UK.
November
Powerful M 7.0 earthquake struck Greece and Turkey: At least 60 casualties
Written byAt least 60 people have been reported dead and more than 950 injured after a M 7.0 earthquake struck offshore Samos Island, Greece, near the coastal
October
House collapses into large sinkhole in Russia
Written byA residence collapsed due to a large sinkhole that opened in a Russian village. A sinkhole is a depression in the ground that is triggered by the fai
October
Building collapses in London after explosion: 2 casualties
Written byTwo people have been reported dead after an explosion caused a building to collapse in West London, UK.
October
M 7.5 earthquake hit Alaska triggering tsunami warnings
Written byA tsunami warning was issued after a powerful earthquake hit Alaska's southern coast. The M 7.5 earthquake struck on Monday, October 19, 2020, at
October
Landslides devastate Vietnam: 35 people reported dead and many missing
Written byAt least 35 people have been reported dead and many are still missing after landslides hit central Vietnam. During the recent period, central Vietnam
October
Roof collapse in Curtin University, Australia: 1 person dead
Written byOne person has been reported dead after a roof collapsed in a Curtin's University building, Australia.
October
High tower in South Korea engulfed in fire
Written byA 33-story building was engulfed in fire but, fortunately, it was put under control without any fatalities.
