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Stunning bridge collapse triggered a cliff failure in Peru

A part of a road and a bridge were completely destroyed after being hit by extreme floods and a cliff collapse in North Peru. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 19, 2019. The Cajas Bridge wa...

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Massive earthquake struck Philippines

A M 6.8 earthquake struck the southern part of the Philippines resulting in at least 3 fatalities. According to recent information, at least 49 more people have been injured and 5,700 evacuated. The...

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1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town after floods and mudslides

About 1,000 tourists were stranded in a resort in Franz Josef, a small town in New Zealand after intense flooding and mudslides hit the region. Franz Josef is a beautiful, small town located on the W...

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New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead

At least 5 people were reported dead after a volcano erupted in New Zealand's White Island on Monday, December 9, 2019. White Island is one of New Zealand's most active volcanoes that experienced an...

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Over 1,680 dams in the United States are considered to be high hazard

According to extended research conducted by the Associated Press, 1,688 dams located in 44 states and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico are in poor or unsatisfactory condition. In March 2019, Spence...

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Rockfall in South African gold mine: 4 workers dead

4 mineworkers were found dead after a rockfall occurred in a gold mine located in Orkney, South Africa. The incident occurred on Friday, December 6, 2019. A rockfall triggered by a minor earthquake i...

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Wildfires have increased the threat of mudslides in California

The risk of mudslides has significantly increased in California regions affected by wildfires. Mudslides are common in steep, mountainous areas located in California and are usually triggered by rain...

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Landslide triggers a bridge collapse in north Italy

A bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swept away by a landslide on November 24, 2019. The bridge was part of the Italian A6 motorway between Turin and Savona. The landslide was caused due...

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Mudslides in Kenya caused at least 53 fatalities

Mudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in West Pokot County, Kenya, have caused at least 53 fatalities as victims were buried under the debris. The slides were triggered after intense precipit...

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M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania: 51 people dead

A M 6.4 earthquake struck Albania on November 26, 2019, causing 51 fatalities, numerous injuries and infrastructure damage. The shock was the strongest that Albania has experienced in 40 years and it...

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