News on Natural Disasters / Failures (220)
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.
October
Study of future coastal flooding impact on river delta populations
Written byA new study evaluates the impact of coastal flooding caused by climate change on human population. Until today there has been little research on the
October
Cracks open in South England's cliff indicating a potential collapse
Written byThick cracks that emerged on the top of a cliff in South England indicate a potential cliff collapse in the future. The cliff is located in Beachy H
October
Building partial collapses in Houston: 3 casualties
Written byThree people have been confirmed dead after a building partially collapsed in Houston, Texas.
September
Landslides struck Nepal: At least 11 casualties
Written byAt least 11 people have been reported dead and many more are still missing after a series of landslides struck Nepal. The ground failures occurred on
September
Rockslide caught on camera blocks a major highway in India
Written byA major highway in India was closed due to a large rockslide. The landslide struck on Saturday, September 5, 2020, and impacted the Chandigarh-Manali
September
Mine collapse in Pakistan: At least 18 people dead
Written byAt least 18 people have been reported dead after a mine collapse in Pakistan. The failure occurred on Monday, September 8, 2020, in a remote mine sit
September
Cliff collapse in Jurassic Coast, United Kingdom
Written byAuthorities urged people to stay away from cliffs in Jurassic Coast, UK, after a rockfall occurred between Freshwater and Hive Beach. The Jurassic C
August
Hammersmith Bridge in London closes after propagation of existing cracks
Written byThe Hammersmith Bridge in London was completely closed after authorities found that existing cracks have been propagating during the summer.
August
5-story building collapses in India killing at least 12 people
Written byAt least 12 people have been reported dead and around 60 more were trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed in India.
