News on Natural Disasters / Failures (159)
December
Landslide triggers a bridge collapse in north Italy
Written byA bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swept away by a landslide on November 24, 2019. The bridge was part of the Italian A6 motorway betwe
December
M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania: 51 people dead
Written byA M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania on November 26, 2019, causing 51 fatalities, numerous injuries and infrastructure damage. The shock was the stronge
December
Mudslides in Kenya caused at least 53 fatalities
Written byMudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in West Pokot County, Kenya, have caused at least 53 fatalities as victims were buried under the debri
November
4 soldiers and 2 porters were killed after an avalanche struck an Indian army post in the Kashmir region. The incident occurred on November 19, 201
November
Mine explosion in China: 15 miners dead
Written by15 miners were reported dead and 9 more were injured after a gas explosion in a Chinese coal mine. The blast occurred on Monday, November 18, 2019. T
November
Venice experiences the highest floods in 53 years
Written byThe city of Venice has reached the highest water level in 53 years. Tide peaks have resulted in the highest water level the city has ever experienced
November
Rockfall in New Zealand's road: One driver dead
Written byA rock boulder detached from a slope near a road hitting a car and killing its driver in New Zealand. The incident occurred at about 1:50 pm local t
November
Mudslide struck Mansfield, UK: 35 residences evacuated
Written by35 residences have been evacuated after a mudslide hit near the Bank End Close in Mansfield, United Kingdom. The ground failure occurred at about 17
November
Bus falls into a sinkhole in Pittsburgh
Written byA 6-meter deep sinkhole suddenly opened up shallowing a Port Authority bus in Pittsburgh, USA. The ground failure occurred at Penn Avenue and 10th
November
2 strong earthquake hit Philippines: At least 14 fatalities
Written byAt least 14 people died after 2 earthquakes struck the southern part of Philippines. The first seismic shock (M 5.6) occurred on October 29, 2019, an
