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East Africa devastated by floods and landslides

East Africa is currently suffering unprecedented destruction due to extreme precipitation that resulted in extensive floods and landslides. Rainfall East Africa is currently suffering unprecedented...

The largest earthquake in 66 years struck Nevada

A M 6.5 earthquake that hit on Friday, May 15, 2020 is the largest one to occur in Nevada since 1954. The temblor struck at 4:03 a.m. local time on A M 6.5 earthquake that hit on Friday, May 15, 20...

A review of the Mount St. Helens massive Eruption: The largest landslide ever recorded

In 1980, the explosion of Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington, United States, triggered the largest (on land) landslide ever recorded. Facts In 1980, the explosion of Mount St. Helens in the...

Massive earthquakes possibly associated with tectonic plates reversal

Researchers have found that there is a possible connection between large seismic shocks and the reversal of tectonic plates. The results of the stud Researchers have found that there is a possible c...

A large landslide struck a town in New York State: 3 residences evacuated

Four houses accommodating 12 people have been evacuated after a large landslide struck in the town of Waterford, New York State. The landslide occurr Four houses accommodating 12 people have been eva...

Dam failure in Uzbekistan: Numerous people evacuated

More than 90,000 people have been evacuated after a dam failure in Uzbekistan. The Sardoba Reservoir, located in southeastern Uzbekistan, suffered More than 90,000 people have been evacuated after a...

Large waste landslide struck in Colombia's landfill

A large waste landslide struck in a landfill located outside of Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. The incident occurred in Dona Juana, a sanitary A large waste landslide struck in a landfill loca...

Landslide closes major roadway and rail trail in British Columbia, Canada

A landslide that struck near Chain Lake, resulted in the closure of Shinin Creek Road and Princeton Summerland Road, a major roadway located in Br A landslide that struck near Chain Lake, resulted in...

Cliff collapse in Isle of Wight, England: 8 people rescued

Eight people were rescued after a cliff suddenly collapsed in Isle of Wight, England. The incident occurred at about 4:40 pm local time on April 18, Eight people were rescued after a cliff suddenly...

Iceland potential volcanic activity may cause severe long-lasting problems

According to scientists, volcanic activity in Iceland is currently intensified and may cause severe disruption for centuries. Iceland is a volcanic i According to scientists, volcanic activity in Ice...

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