May
East Africa devastated by floods and landslides
Written byEast Africa is currently suffering unprecedented destruction due to extreme precipitation that resulted in extensive floods and landslides. Rainfall
May
China radically changes its skyscraper policy
China decided to alter its policy considering super-tall buildings, halting the construction of copycat skyscrapers and limiting their maximum height.
May
The largest earthquake in 66 years struck Nevada
Written byA M 6.5 earthquake that hit on Friday, May 15, 2020 is the largest one to occur in Nevada since 1954. The temblor struck at 4:03 a.m. local time on
May
A review of the Mount St. Helens massive Eruption: The largest landslide ever recorded
Written byIn 1980, the explosion of Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington, United States, triggered the largest (on land) landslide ever recorded. Facts
May
Researchers produce high strength steel with increased fracture resistance and ductility
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have managed to create a steel product that presents high strength, cracking resistance and ductility.
May
Increasing building fire safety with solar chimneys
Scientists from RMIT University in Melbourne and Kingston City Council investigated the impact of solar chimneys on the fire protection of buildings.
May
Massive earthquakes possibly associated with tectonic plates reversal
Written byResearchers have found that there is a possible connection between large seismic shocks and the reversal of tectonic plates. The results of the stud
