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New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead
11
December

New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead

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At least 5 people were reported dead after a volcano erupted in New Zealand's White Island on Monday, December 9, 2019. White Island is one of New Z

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Over 1,680 dams in the United States are considered to be high hazard
10
December

Over 1,680 dams in the United States are considered to be high hazard

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According to extended research conducted by the Associated Press, 1,688 dams located in 44 states and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico are in poor

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Rockfall in South African gold mine: 4 workers dead
09
December

Rockfall in South African gold mine: 4 workers dead

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4 mineworkers were found dead after a rockfall occurred in a gold mine located in Orkney, South Africa. The incident occurred on Friday, December 6,

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Wildfires have increased the threat of mudslides in California
06
December

Wildfires have increased the threat of mudslides in California

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The risk of mudslides has significantly increased in California regions affected by wildfires. Mudslides are common in steep, mountainous areas locat

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Landslide triggers a bridge collapse in north Italy
03
December

Landslide triggers a bridge collapse in north Italy

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A bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swept away by a landslide on November 24, 2019. The bridge was part of the Italian A6 motorway betwe

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M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania: 51 people dead
02
December

M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania: 51 people dead

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A M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania on November 26, 2019, causing 51 fatalities, numerous injuries and infrastructure damage. The shock was the stronge

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Mudslides in Kenya caused at least 53 fatalities
02
December

Mudslides in Kenya caused at least 53 fatalities

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Mudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in West Pokot County, Kenya, have caused at least 53 fatalities as victims were buried under the debri

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6 people killed in Kashmir's Avalanche
25
November

6 people killed in Kashmir's Avalanche

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4 soldiers and 2 porters were killed after an avalanche struck an Indian army post in the Kashmir region. The incident occurred on November 19, 201

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Mine explosion in China: 15 miners dead
25
November

Mine explosion in China: 15 miners dead

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15 miners were reported dead and 9 more were injured after a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine. The blast occurred on Monday, November 18, 2019. T

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Venice experiences the highest floods in 53 years
18
November

Venice experiences the highest floods in 53 years

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The city of Venice has reached the highest water level in 53 years. Tide peaks have resulted in the highest water level the city has ever experienced

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Rockfall in New Zealand's road: One driver dead

Rockfall in New Zealand's road: One driver dead

Mudslide struck Mansfield, UK: 35 residences evacuated

Mudslide struck Mansfield, UK: 35 residences evacuated

Bus falls into a sinkhole in Pittsburgh

Bus falls into a sinkhole in Pittsburgh

2 strong earthquake hit Philippines: At least 14 fatalities

2 strong earthquake hit Philippines: At least 14 fatalities
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