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News on Natural Disasters / Failures (177)

Sinkhole appears in garden after old mine collapses in UK
13
March

Sinkhole appears in garden after old mine collapses in UK

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A 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

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Floods and landslides hit Brazil: At least 32 casualties
09
March

Floods and landslides hit Brazil: At least 32 casualties

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A powerful storm that struck the southeastern coast of Brazil has caused floods and landslides resulting in, at least, 32 fatalities. Heavy rainfalls

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Rockslide devastates a store in Alaska
01
March

Rockslide devastates a store in Alaska

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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

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M 5.7 struck Turkey and Iran: At least 9 people dead
24
February

M 5.7 struck Turkey and Iran: At least 9 people dead

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A 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.

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Landslide claims two houses in Hardin County, Tennessee
18
February

Landslide claims two houses in Hardin County, Tennessee

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Two 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

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Storm Dennis struck the United Kingdom: Floods, landslides and structural failures reported
17
February

Storm Dennis struck the United Kingdom: Floods, landslides and structural failures reported

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Shortly 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

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Huge crane folded in half by the wind in Stanmore
11
February

Storm Ciara struck UK: Structural failures and a fatal accident reported

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Powerful winds caused by Storm Ciara have resulted in crane failures and the destruction of a football club's stand in the United Kingdom.

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  • Storm Ciara
  • crane collapse
  • Crane spin
  • Stand failure
  • Strong winds
  • road accident
  • Fatality
  • London
  • West Sussex
  • Hampshire
  • Power outages
  • Floods
  • Public transportation delays
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New Zealand massive floods: Thousands evacuated
07
February

New Zealand massive floods: Thousands evacuated

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Numerous people have been evacuated after extreme rainfalls resulted in massive floods in New Zealand. The flood incidents are more intense in South

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Train derailment results in 2 casualties in Italy
07
February

Train derailment in Italy: 2 casualties

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The derailment of a high-speed train in Italy resulted in 2 fatalities and numerous injuries.

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  • Italy
  • Fatalities
  • Lombardy
  • Frecciarossa
  • victims
  • Infrastructure
  • transportation
  • Railway line
  • accident
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Landslide hits Argyll and Bute, Scotland: A83 road closed
04
February

Landslide hits Argyll and Bute, Scotland: A83 road closed

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A83, 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

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Massive M 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea

Massive M 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea

Ground collapse in Tasmanian gold mine: One worker trapped

Ground collapse in Tasmanian gold mine: One worker trapped

Powerful M 6.7 earthquake struck Turkey: At least 31 casualties

Powerful M 6.7 earthquake struck Turkey: At least 31 casualties

Puerto Rico's terrain changed after a series of earthquakes hit the region

Puerto Rico's terrain changed after a series of earthquakes hit the region
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