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Fatal trench collapse in Windsor, Colorado
2 persons were reported dead after a disastrous trench collapse in Windsor, Colorado on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. 2 persons were reported dead after a disastrous trench collapse in Windsor, Colorado o...
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The Notre Dame cathedral devastated by massive fire
Notre Dame Cathedral, a historic symbol of Paris for over 850 years, was highly damaged after its famous wooden spire was engulfed by flames and collapsed on Monday, April 15, 2019. Notre Dame Cathed...
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Tourists in Iceland escape glacier collapse
Tourists in Iceland had to get to higher ground when a glacier collapse triggered a massive wave. Tourists in Iceland had to get to higher ground when a glacier collapse triggered a massive wave. R...
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World's first electric road to be constructed in Sweden
The world's first electric roadway that will utilize wireless vehicle charging technology will be constructed on the Swedish island of Gotland. Swedish Transport Administration (STA) has selected t...
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Canada changes its building code to tackle climate change
Canada's building code is heading towards environmental sustainability. The new regulations will be implemented by 2025. The effects of climate change have been intensified in Canada and, therefore...
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Functional requirements of foundation structures
Even if a foundation structure meets all the strength requirements, it should also satisfy another condition which is called serviceability. Even if a foundation structure meets all the strength requ...
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Massive fire explosion in Paris residential building
A massive explosion was caused by fire in a residential building located in the northeastern area of Paris, France. A massive explosion was caused by fire in a residential building located in the nor...
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Bridge collapses after ship crash in Brazil
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, a ferryboat hit a bridge located into the Moju River on the state of Para, in Brazil, which partially collapsed. On Saturday, April 6, 2019, a ferryboat hit a bridge locat...
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Severe subsidence caused by underground motorway in Sydney
Satellite imagery revealed that the $17 billion WestConnect underground project has caused severe subsidence of the ground above. Satellite imagery revealed that the $17 billion WestConnect undergrou...
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Military facilities found beneath Alcatraz prison
Archaeologists have found a buried military facility beneath the prison yard of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which is now controlled by the National Park Service. Archaeologists have found a b...
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