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The largest earthquake in 66 years struck Nevada
A M 6.5 earthquake that hit on Friday, May 15, 2020 is the largest one to occur in Nevada since 1954. The temblor struck at 4:03 a.m. local time on A M 6.5 earthquake that hit on Friday, May 15, 20...
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A review of the Mount St. Helens massive Eruption: The largest landslide ever recorded
In 1980, the explosion of Mount St. Helens in the state of Washington, United States, triggered the largest (on land) landslide ever recorded. Facts In 1980, the explosion of Mount St. Helens in the...
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Researchers produce high strength steel with increased fracture resistance and ductility
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have managed to create a steel product that presents high strength, cracking resistance and ductility. In a...
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Increasing building fire safety with solar chimneys
Scientists from RMIT University in Melbourne and Kingston City Council investigated the impact of solar chimneys on the fire protection of buildings. Solar chimneys are utilized to regulate th...
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Massive earthquakes possibly associated with tectonic plates reversal
Researchers have found that there is a possible connection between large seismic shocks and the reversal of tectonic plates. The results of the stud Researchers have found that there is a possible c...
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Violent oscillation in Chinese bridge caused by high winds
A bridge in China experienced intense oscillation caused by strong winds. The Humen Pearl River Bridge spans Humen town and Panyu district in Guangdong province, China. On May 5, 2020, th...
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A large landslide struck a town in New York State: 3 residences evacuated
Four houses accommodating 12 people have been evacuated after a large landslide struck in the town of Waterford, New York State. The landslide occurr Four houses accommodating 12 people have been eva...
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Dam failure in Uzbekistan: Numerous people evacuated
More than 90,000 people have been evacuated after a dam failure in Uzbekistan. The Sardoba Reservoir, located in southeastern Uzbekistan, suffered More than 90,000 people have been evacuated after a...
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Large waste landslide struck in Colombia's landfill
A large waste landslide struck in a landfill located outside of Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. The incident occurred in Dona Juana, a sanitary A large waste landslide struck in a landfill loca...
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Evaluating the earthquake hazard of hydraulic fracturing
A new study suggests new guidelines in order to mitigate the earthquake risk triggered by hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling A new study suggests new guidelines in order to mi...
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