News on Natural Disasters / Failures (117)
February
Landslide claims two houses in Hardin County, Tennessee
Written byTwo residences were swept away by a landslide that struck Hardin County, Tennessee. The houses were located in the Chalk Bluff area, near the bank of
February
Storm Dennis struck the United Kingdom: Floods, landslides and structural failures reported
Written byShortly after the impact of Storm Ciara, the United Kingdom was struck by another powerful tempest known as Storm Dennis. Storm Dennis hit the UK o
February
Storm Ciara struck UK: Structural failures and a fatal accident reported
Written byPowerful winds caused by Storm Ciara have resulted in crane failures and the destruction of a football club's stand in the United Kingdom.
February
New Zealand massive floods: Thousands evacuated
Written byNumerous people have been evacuated after extreme rainfalls resulted in massive floods in New Zealand. The flood incidents are more intense in South
February
Train derailment in Italy: 2 casualties
Written byThe derailment of a high-speed train in Italy resulted in 2 fatalities and numerous injuries.
February
Landslide hits Argyll and Bute, Scotland: A83 road closed
Written byA83, a main roadway in the south of Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, has been closed due to a large landslide. The landslip occurred on January 3
January
Massive M 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea
Written byA powerful seismic shock hit the Caribbean Sea near Jamaica and Cuba raising alerts for potential tsunamis. The earthquake struck on Tuesday, January
January
Ground collapse in Tasmanian gold mine: One worker trapped
Written byOne worker was trapped in Henty Gold Mine located in Tasmania, Australia, after a ground failure. The ground collapse occurred on Thursday, January 2
January
Powerful M 6.7 earthquake struck Turkey: At least 31 casualties
Written byAt least 31 people were reported dead and numerous were injured after a massive earthquake struck in eastern Turkey. The temblor occurred at 9:00 pm
January
Puerto Rico's terrain changed after a series of earthquakes hit the region
Written byNASA is currently examining satellite imagery data to determine the landscape changes in Puerto Rico caused by a series of earthquakes. Numerous seis
