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Mega-tsunami generated by an ancient landslide in Mars
According to research from the University of Milan “Bicocca” in Italy, a mega-tsunami was generated by a massive landslide in Mars, billions of y According to research from the University of Milan “B...
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Bridge collapses into a river in Canada: Failure caught on camera
A steel truss bridge situated near Canso, a community in Guysborough County, Canada, collapsed into a river. The failure occurred on July 7, 2020. The so-known as Tittle Bridge connected the c...
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What controls the height of the world's mountains?
A new study comes to answer an interesting question. What determines the height of the earth's mountains? Mountains are formed as a result of plate t A new study comes to answer an interesting questi...
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China directs attention to solar and wind power: Beginning of an end for vast dam projects
China is leaning towards utilizing wind and solar power, something that will alter the country's strategy on mega-dam projects. China has great poten China is leaning towards utilizing wind and solar...
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Measuring the temperature of 3D objects using depth thermography
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have introduced a new method to remotely measure the temperature within 3D objects. The new technique that is called "Depth Thermography", can d...
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Japan devastated by extreme floods and landslides: At least 58 casualties
At least 58 people have been reported dead after a series of extreme rainfalls in Japan. For over a week, southwestern Japan has received a record am At least 58 people have been reported dead after...
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GeoWorld reaches 20,000 registered members!
We are pleased to announce that GeoWorld, the biggest online professional networking site for geotechnical engineers and associated fields, has now r We are pleased to announce that GeoWorld, the big...
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Sydney will accommodate the largest hybrid timber tower in the world
The tallest hybrid timber building in the world is scheduled to be constructed in Sydney, Australia. Atlassian, a company established in Sydney occupied with several projects including project mana...
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3-story building collapses in Brooklyn, New York
A 3-story building that used to house a gym facility suddenly gave way in Brooklyn. The incident occurred on July 1, 2020, at the corner of Court and Union St. The structure totally colla...
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Landslide in Myanmar mine: At least 168 people dead
At least 168 people have been reported dead after a landslide struck an open pit mining facility in northern Myanmar. The mine is located in the area At least 168 people have been reported dead after...
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