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Avalanches devastate houses in Kashmir: At least 77 casualties
23
January

Avalanches devastate houses in Kashmir: At least 77 casualties

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A series of disastrous avalanches struck the Pakistan-administered region of Kashmir resulting in at least 77 casualties and 94 injuries. The avalanc

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Mississippi's Oktibbeha County Lake Dam found vulnerable to failure
22
January

Mississippi's Oktibbeha County Lake Dam found vulnerable to failure

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The Oktibbeha County Lake Dam located in eastern Mississippi is prone to collapse due to intense precipitation that struck the region. According to a

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Bridge failure in Indonesia
22
January

Bridge failure in Indonesia: 9 people dead

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9 people were reported dead and one more is missing after a suspension bridge collapsed in Indonesia.

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Chemical plant blast in Spain
20
January

Chemical plant blast in Spain causes a building collapse 3 kilometers away

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A chemical explosion at a plant in Spain has resulted in at least 3 fatalities and several injuries.

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  • Explosion
  • Spain
  • Building Collapse
  • Casualties
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Precautionary measures
  • Rescue operation
  • Fire
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Taal volcano in the Philippines may erupt any time soon
16
January

Taal volcano in the Philippines may erupt any time soon

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According to seismologists, the Taal volcanο in the Philippines may erupt any time soon. The volcano is located about 70 kilometers south of Manila,

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Hundreds of earthquakes struck Puerto Rico within 10 days
13
January

Hundreds of earthquakes struck Puerto Rico within 10 days

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More than 500 tremblors have struck Puerto Rico during a 10-day period. On December 28, 2019, a M 4.7 earthquake followed by another M 5.0 shock st

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Massive landslide struck North Norfolk, UK
10
January

Massive landslide struck North Norfolk, UK

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A massive landslide struck the coastal region of Trimingham, a village located in North Norfolk, UK. The vast slide occurred on January 6, 2020, at

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Οil spill off the Galápagos Islands after barge sinks into the sea
07
January

Οil spill off the Galápagos Islands after barge sinks into the sea

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A barge carrying more than 2,200 liters of oil sunk into the sea in the Galápagos Islands. The Galápagos Islands are well-known for inspiring Cha

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Floods and landslides struck Jakarta, Indonesia: At least 43 fatalities
07
January

Floods and landslides struck Jakarta, Indonesia: At least 43 fatalities

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Intense landsliding and flooding in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, has resulted in at least 43 fatalities and massive evacuations. Heavy rai

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Mudslide struck 2 houses in Brazil: 7 people dead
02
January

Mudslide struck 2 houses in Brazil: 7 people dead

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7 people were reported dead after a mudslide struck 2 residences in the city of Recife, Brazil. Recife is located in the State of Pernambuco, northea

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Dam failure due to heavy rainfall in South Carolina

Dam failure due to heavy rainfall in South Carolina

Stunning bridge collapse triggered a cliff failure in Peru

Stunning bridge collapse triggered a cliff failure in Peru

Massive earthquake struck Philippines

Massive earthquake struck Philippines

1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town after floods and mudslides

1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town after floods and mudslides
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