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Bridge collapse caught on camera in North Carolina
A local reporter almost fell off a bridge which partially collapsed into a river in North Carolina, United States. The incident was caught on camera. The structural failure occurred on November 12,...
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Two buildings collapse in London during renovation works
Two houses completely collapsed amid renovation works in west London, UK. The incident occurred on Monday, November 2, 2020, in Chelsea, west London. The two structures were under renovation works...
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Monitoring the temperature of oceans via Seismic Ocean Thermometry
Scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), U.S. and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Wuhan, have developed a new method t Scientists from the California Institute of Technolo...
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New insights on metal fatigue process
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University have found a new method to detect cracks in metals before they propagate and lead to failure. Metallic materials tend to experience a certain degree of dete...
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Powerful M 7.0 earthquake struck Greece and Turkey: At least 60 casualties
At least 60 people have been reported dead and more than 950 injured after a M 7.0 earthquake struck offshore Samos Island, Greece, near the coastal At least 60 people have been reported dead and mo...
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The impact of precipitation on mountains' landform
In a new study, scientists focus on how precipitation impacts erosion rates in mountainous terrains. The impact of rainfalls in mountainous regions h In a new study, scientists focus on how precipita...
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MOSE flood barrier system protects Venice
The MOSE flood protection system has already prevented twice the city of Venice from flooding. MOSE (MOdulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico or Experime The MOSE flood protection system has already prev...
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Elevating houses to address flood risks: A detailed analysis
Elevating structures is a method that is widely utilized (especially in the United States) to tackle flood impact. However, the factors that control the benefits of this approach over its financial co...
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USUCGER publishes report on the Survey of Geotechnical programs in the US
The United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research (USUCGER) Board has published a report focusing on the number of gradua The United States Universities Council on Geotech...
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House collapses into large sinkhole in Russia
A residence collapsed due to a large sinkhole that opened in a Russian village. A sinkhole is a depression in the ground that is triggered by the fai A residence collapsed due to a large sinkhole tha...
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