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News on Natural Disasters / Failures (177)

Dam failure in Uzbekistan: Numerous people evacuated
08
May

Dam failure in Uzbekistan: Numerous people evacuated

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More than 90,000 people have been evacuated after a dam failure in Uzbekistan. The Sardoba Reservoir, located in southeastern Uzbekistan, suffered

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Large waste landslide struck in Colombia's landfill
07
May

Large waste landslide struck in Colombia's landfill

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A large waste landslide struck in a landfill located outside of Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. The incident occurred in Dona Juana, a sanitary

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Landslide closes major roadway and rail trail in British Columbia, Canada
04
May

Landslide closes major roadway and rail trail in British Columbia, Canada

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A landslide that struck near Chain Lake, resulted in the closure of Shinin Creek Road and Princeton Summerland Road, a major roadway located in Br

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Cliff collapse in Isle of Wight, England: 8 people rescued
27
April

Cliff collapse in Isle of Wight, England: 8 people rescued

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Eight 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,

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Iceland potential volcanic activity may cause severe long-lasting problems
15
April

Iceland potential volcanic activity may cause severe long-lasting problems

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According to scientists, volcanic activity in Iceland is currently intensified and may cause severe disruption for centuries. Iceland is a volcanic i

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Mudslide strikes roadway near Williams Lake, Canada
07
April

Mudslide strikes roadway near Williams Lake, Canada

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A 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

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Stunning video of rockfall in Alborz mountains, Iran
05
April

Stunning video of rockfall in Alborz mountains, Iran

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A massive rockfall that struck a village in Alborz mountains, Iran, was caught on camera. Alborz mountains extend from southwestern Azerbaijan to 

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Powerful earthquake strikes Idaho, United States
03
April

Powerful earthquake strikes Idaho, United States

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A M 6,5 earthquake struck Idaho, United States on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic shock occurred

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Indonesian volcano erupts 2 times in less than a month
01
April

Indonesian volcano erupts 2 times in less than a month

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Mount Merapi, an active volcano in Indonesia has erupted 2 times in less than a month. Merapi is a 2,930-meter stratovolcano located north of Yogy

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Croatia struck by M 5.3 earthquake amid the coronavirus lockdown
30
March

Croatia struck by M 5.3 earthquake amid the coronavirus lockdown

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Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, was hit by a M 5.3 earthquake after the country had implemented restriction measures to prevent the spread of th

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The causes of the Whaley Bridge dam failure

The causes of the Whaley Bridge dam failure

Landslide in Papua New Guinea: At least 12 people dead

Landslide in Papua New Guinea: At least 12 people dead

Μ 5,6 earthquake struck northwestern Greece causing structural failures

Μ 5,6 earthquake struck northwestern Greece causing structural failures

Heavy storm struck Egypt: At least 21 people dead

Heavy storm struck Egypt: At least 21 people dead
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