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Hoover Dam transformer explosion: no fatality was reported

A transformer exploded on Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the nation's largest hydroelectric facilities, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. The cause of t...

Backyard homes to be built by 3D printers

Ross Maguire, CEO of Azure Printed Homes, is holding what looks like a piece of white plastic but he says it’s the future of accessory dwelling units, or more commonly known as ADUs, that clients can...

Sunshine Coast's ‘worst landslide in 30 years’ is extensive with no easy fix

A landslide on Black Mountain Road is believed to be the biggest experienced on the Sunshine Coast in 30 years. The road is just west of the Bruce Highway, not far from Cooroy. Geotechnical assessmen...

Seattle, USA: an over 7.5 magnitude earthquake can cause tsunami waves of 42 feet

Tsunami waves as high as 42 feet could hit the US city of Seattle in the event of a powerful earthquake, a simulation showed. According to a scientific model designed by geologists at the Washingto...

Landslide sweeps over Colombian school: at least three children dead

At least three children have been killed when a landslide buried a rural elementary school in northwestern Colombia on Thursday, according to authorities. Officials in Antioquia province said about...

The ‘thinnest’ concrete bridge in Southeast Asia

The 30-metre-long Chalermphrakiart Bridge was built in the SCG head office compound in Bang Sue last year but the conglomerate announced the development only now to invite construction firms to learn...

Tourists hit by avalanche in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains

A group of tourists trekking in Kyrgyzstan's Tian Shan mountains on Friday survived a huge avalanche that swept right over them. The group consisted of nine British tourists and one American, plus th...

Series of strong earthquakes hit southern Iran: at least 5 fatalities

A series of strong earthquakes rocked southern Iran on Saturday, killing at least five people and causing damage to dozens of buildings, state media reported. The quakes, including two of magnitude...

Saskatchewan, Canada: tallest office tower is now open

After four years, the Nutrien Tower officially opens in Saskatoon. “We are so excited," Nutrien Senior Vice President Candace Laing said. Nutiren is the anchor tenant in the building occupying floo...

India, Mumbai: Building collapse – at least 3 fatalities and 11 injuries

At least three people were killed and 11 were injured when a dilapidated residential building collapsed in India's financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai, officials said Tuesday. The four-stor...

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