News on Natural Disasters / Failures (177)
March
Sinkhole appears in garden after old mine collapses in UK
Written byA sinkhole appeared at the garden of a residence after an old mine beneath collapsed. The sinkhole opened in Camborne, a town located in Cornwall, Un
March
Floods and landslides hit Brazil: At least 32 casualties
Written byA powerful storm that struck the southeastern coast of Brazil has caused floods and landslides resulting in, at least, 32 fatalities. Heavy rainfalls
March
A rockslide struck a grocery store in Alaska causing severe structural damage. The slide struck the Tatsuda's IGA store located in Ketchikan, a city
February
M 5.7 struck Turkey and Iran: At least 9 people dead
Written byA M 5.7 earthquake hit Turkey near the border with Iran resulting in at least 9 fatalities including 3 children. The incident occurred at 9:23 a.m.
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
