News on Natural Disasters / Failures (166)
May
A review of the Mount St. Helens massive Eruption: The largest landslide ever recorded
Written byIn 1980, the explosion of Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington, United States, triggered the largest (on land) landslide ever recorded. Facts
May
Massive earthquakes possibly associated with tectonic plates reversal
Written byResearchers have found that there is a possible connection between large seismic shocks and the reversal of tectonic plates. The results of the stud
May
A large landslide struck a town in New York State: 3 residences evacuated
Written byFour houses accommodating 12 people have been evacuated after a large landslide struck in the town of Waterford, New York State. The landslide occurr
May
Dam failure in Uzbekistan: Numerous people evacuated
Written byMore than 90,000 people have been evacuated after a dam failure in Uzbekistan. The Sardoba Reservoir, located in southeastern Uzbekistan, suffered
May
Large waste landslide struck in Colombia's landfill
Written byA large waste landslide struck in a landfill located outside of Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. The incident occurred in Dona Juana, a sanitary
May
Landslide closes major roadway and rail trail in British Columbia, Canada
Written byA landslide that struck near Chain Lake, resulted in the closure of Shinin Creek Road and Princeton Summerland Road, a major roadway located in Br
April
Cliff collapse in Isle of Wight, England: 8 people rescued
Written byEight people were rescued after a cliff suddenly collapsed in Isle of Wight, England. The incident occurred at about 4:40 pm local time on April 18,
April
Iceland potential volcanic activity may cause severe long-lasting problems
Written byAccording to scientists, volcanic activity in Iceland is currently intensified and may cause severe disruption for centuries. Iceland is a volcanic i
April
Mudslide strikes roadway near Williams Lake, Canada
Written byA roadway in British Columbia, Canada was closed after a mudslide struck north of Williams Lake City. The damaged roadway is known as Soda Creek-Mac
April
Stunning video of rockfall in Alborz mountains, Iran
Written byA massive rockfall that struck a village in Alborz mountains, Iran, was caught on camera. Alborz mountains extend from southwestern Azerbaijan to
