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Arctic infrastructure at risk due to permafrost degradation
According to a new study, the infrastructure in Alaska and in multiple regions in the Arctic is threatened by the quick degradation of permafrost. Permafrost refers to any type of soil or rock form...
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Section of iconic wall in Winchester, UK, collapses
A section of a historic wall located in Winchester, UK collapsed on July 6, 2021. Winchester is a city located in Hampshire, South England. The wall gave way at about 5:00 am local time. The histo...
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Plans for the tallest skyscraper in Greece
A new building near the city of Athens will become the tallest building in Greece and in the Mediterranean. The skyscraper, named Marina Tower, will be constructed in Hellinikon in the Athens Rivie...
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Financial feasibility of wooden structures in Finland
Progress and development on buildings made of wood are currently made at high rates. A new study evaluates the performance of wood-based structures in financial terms. Despite wood has been used fo...
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Multistory building collapse in Miami
At least 1 person has been reported dead after a multistory building collapsed in Surfside, Miami, Florida. Champlain Towers, a 12-story residential structure gave way under unknown circumstances o...
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An active fault zone poses a threat for infrastructure in Salt Lake City, Utah
According to a new study, a complex fault system beneath Salt Lake City can pose a severe threat to infrastructure if it is activated during an earth According to a new study, a complex fault system...
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The Hoover dam reaches all-time low water level
Hoover Dam, one of the most iconic dams ever constructed, has reached its lowest water level in history. Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam made of co Hoover Dam, one of the most iconic dams ever cons...
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A 5G landslide monitoring system will be installed in the Jurassic Coast
A new, 5G landslide monitoring system will be installed in the Jurassic Coast, UK. The Jurassic Coast is located in southern England and comprises a A new, 5G landslide monitoring system will be ins...
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Denmark to build an artificial island in the port of Copenhagen
The Danish government plans to construct an artificial island in the port of Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark. The parliament of Denmark recently voted in favor of the artificial island's co...
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Antarctica's melting will result in higher sea-level rise than previously thought
According to a new study, the global sea-level rise associated with the melting of Antarctica's ice sheets may be underestimated by 30%. The Antarcti According to a new study, the global sea-level ri...
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