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Landslide hit Ivory Coast: At least 13 fatalities
At least 13 people were reported dead after a landslide struck in Ivory Coast. The slide occurred on June 18, 2020, and affected a community in Anya At least 13 people were reported dead after a lan...
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Massive earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand
A M 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand raising concerns about a potential tsunami. The seismic shock occurred on June 18, 2020, at 12 A M 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of New Ze...
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New pavement characteristics to improve truck's fuel consumption
According to a new study, certain modifications of road surfaces can lead to a significant reduction in fuel consumption of trucks. Pavement features are a crucial factor when it comes to fuel...
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Quantifying the slip rate of a remote and creeping landslide
A study, recently published in Nature Communications, presents a new technique for quantifying the movement patterns of a remote, creeping landslide. A study, recently published in Nature Communicati...
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Stunning footage of foundation failure that causes 3-story building to collapse in India
A 3-story building suddenly collapsed into a canal in West Bengal, a state of India. The structure was located at a village about 120 kilometers awa A 3-story building suddenly collapsed into a canal...
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New research on more efficient bridges
A new study reveals the high potential of reducing the materials used in suspension bridge construction, also mitigating its carbon emissions. The evolution of bridges over the past decades has bee...
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Stunning "horizontal" skyscraper opens in China
A stunning horizontal skyscraper supported by 4 normal skyscrapers has now opened in China. The amazing structure is part of a large, 4.8$ billion project, Raffles City Chongqing, which consists of...
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New study on tectonic plates movements reveals potential regions with less seismic activity
A new study sheds light on regions where earthquake activity is less likely to occur. Researchers from Cardiff University in Wales and Tsukuba Univ A new study sheds light on regions where earthquake...
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Railway bridge collapse in Russia
A railway bridge collapse in the port of Murmansk, Russia, has halted all railway transportations. Murmansk is a port city located 1,500 kilometers northwest of Moscow and a key center for trade in...
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Massive landslide sweeps away houses in Norway
Eight residences have been swept away by a vast landslide that struck in Norway. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Kråknes, Alta, Eight residences have been swept away by a vast la...
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