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Bridge destroyed by rockslide in India: At least 9 casualties

A rockslide that occurred in north India resulted in a bridge collapse and in (at least) 9 fatalities. The rockslide struck in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, July 25, 2021. In partic...

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Torrential rains trigger floods and landslides in India: More than 130 casualties

At least 130 people have been reported dead after torrential rains triggered rainfalls and landslides in the Maharashtra State, western India. Regions of low elevation were impacted after the western...

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Western Europe hit by devastating floods: At least 184 people dead

More than 180 people have died in western Europe after record precipitation resulted in extreme floods. The heavy rainfalls initiated on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, and mainly impacted Germany (Rhinela...

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The impact of coastal flooding on traffic resilience: The case of San Francisco Bay Area

A new study suggests that coastal flooding and seawater level rise severely impact the traffic network and safety in San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Seal level rise in California will potentially become...

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M 6.0 earthquake struck near the border of California and Nevada: Rockslides close a major route

A M 6.0 earthquake struck near the California and Nevada border on July 8, 2020. The seismic shock triggered rockslides along a major highway but, fortunately, no injuries were reported. The earthqua...

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Mudslide struck a Japanese city: At least 2 fatalities

Two people have been reported dead and about 20 missing after a mudslide struck in the city of Atami, central Japan. Atami is a coastal city located in the Japanese Shizuoka Prefecture about 100 kilo...

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The Hoover dam reaches all-time low water level

Hoover Dam, one of the most iconic dams ever constructed, has reached its lowest water level in history. Hoover Dam is an arch-gravity dam made of concrete and is located at the Black Canyon, Colorad...

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A 5G landslide monitoring system will be installed in the Jurassic Coast

A new, 5G landslide monitoring system will be installed in the Jurassic Coast, UK. The Jurassic Coast is located in southern England and comprises a World Heritage Site due to its unique geologic his...

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Large sinkhole opens in Mexico near a house

A massive sinkhole that threatens a house suddenly emerged in Mexico. The sinkhole opened in a field near the Santa Maria Zacatepec, a town situated in the state of Puebla, southern Mexico. Its geome...

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2D or 3D LE? That is the Question - Yeager Airport Case Study

When is 2D slope stability analysis sufficient and when should 3D analysis be used in conjunction with 2D analysis? In Rocscience'  February’s newsletter, a case study was highlighted of a 72-meter...

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