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6.2-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Sumatra: at least 7 fatalities, buildings reported collapsed
A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring 85, while cau A strong and shallow earthquake hit off the coast o...
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Earthquakes: five deadliest earthquakes ever recorded around the world
Earthquakes are one of the most dangerous natural disasters. More than 100 earthquakes of the magnitude that can cause severe damage are recorded eac Earthquakes are one of the most dangerous natural...
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Landslide monitoring and warning systems to be installed in Mandi, India
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) he The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi,...
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Ethiopia, East Africa: the tallest building built by Chinese contractors completed
The tallest building in East Africa which was built by Chinese contractors, was officially completed on Sunday, as the two countries continue to stre The tallest building in East Africa which was bui...
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Indian Railways: the longest tunnel is completed
The main tunnel of T-49, which is the longest tunnel of Indian Railways, between Sumber and Arpinchala station of Katra-Banihal section of Udhampur-S The main tunnel of T-49, which is the longest tun...
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Ethiopia: a controversial hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River, starts generating power
A hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, will officially begin generating power on Sunday as the construction project reaches 8 A hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River...
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Greece and Italy: an earthquake early warning system could save lives
A public earthquake early warning system in Greece and Italy could give people vital seconds’ notice of a major earthquake, according to a new stud A public earthquake early warning system in Greece...
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Geotechnical Engineers can now publish technical related content on GeoWorld, get DOIs, and reach thousands of geo-professionals
GeoWorld, the professional networking platform for geotechnical engineers, recently launched a brand-new resources section, which expands the classic GeoWorld, the professional networking platform fo...
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Guatemala: at least two fatalities
Southwestern Guatemala has been struck by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC Southwestern Guatemala has been struck by a 6.2-m...
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Brazil, Petrópolis: deadly landslides, at least 100 fatalities
Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flash flooding in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, officials say. The city is located in the mountain Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flas...
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