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The Edge observation deck, the highest in the western hemisphere, set to open in NYC
Hudson Yards observatory that will be the highest outdoor deck in the Western Hemisphere, is set to open in New York City. Construction works are close to completion and the brand-new observat...
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New findings about Martian landslides
A new study, published in Nature Communications, reveals new evidence about Martian landslides. The surface of Mars consists of large ridges that we A new study, published in Nature Communications,...
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Impact of roadway infrastructure on human life risk
A new study, published in Journal Accident Analysis & Prevention, focuses on the impact of roadway infrastructure environment in traffic-related accidents that results in fatalities or injuries....
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Dam collapse in Siberia results in 15 casualties
At least 15 workers died after a dam collapsed flooding a gold mine in Siberia, Russia. The gold mine is located in the Krasnoyarsk district of Russi At least 15 workers died after a dam collapsed fl...
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Landslide struck 3 vehicles in India: 8 fatalities
8 people were reported dead after a landslide hit 3 vehicles in India. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The landslide struck in a 8 people were reported dead after a landslide hit...
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Current fire blanket technology can protect infrastructure from wildfires
According to a new study, the existing fire blankets are potentially capable of protecting buildings exposed to wildfires. As urban infrastructure further develops covering increasingly larger area...
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Sinkholes open in New Jersey's beach
About 12 sinkholes have opened in Sea Bright beach, located in New Jersey, during the past days. The sinkholes that are up to 1 meter wide and deep, About 12 sinkholes have opened in Sea Bright beac...
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Landslide struck a house near Carmarthen, UK: Family barely escapes
A family barely escaped before debris from a landslide hit their residence. The incident occurred on September 29, 2019. The house is located betwee A family barely escaped before debris from a lands...
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How climate change is affecting the safety of bridges
A new study, recently published in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Journal of Bridge Engineering, evaluates the impact of climate change on the safety of bridge construct...
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How to address deforestation in urban environments
According to a study, published in 2018, United States cities lose more than 36 million trees per year. The evidence from a 5-year investigation shows that the tree coverage in U.S. urban areas is...
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