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Iceland potential volcanic activity may cause severe long-lasting problems
- Apr, 15, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Iceland
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
According to scientists, volcanic activity in Iceland is currently intensified and may cause severe disruption for centuries. Iceland is a volcanic island formed at the tectonic boundary between the...
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Retaining wall collapse in Manistee Riverwalk, Michigan
- Mar, 28, 2020
- Retaining Walls News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Michigan, Manistee
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A retaining wall collapsed along the Manistee Channel, in Michigan, United States. The Riverwalk crosses the shore of Manistee River from downtown Manistee to Lake Michigan. It is designed for recrea...
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Huge sinkhole makes Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear
Τhe most impressive waterfall in Ecuador has run dry due to a massive sinkhole that emerged upstream. San Rafael waterfall is located in the Coca River and is surrounded by a stunning natural enviro...
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Mudslide strikes roadway near Williams Lake, Canada
- Mar, 29, 2020
- Landslides Slope Stability Slope Stabilization News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A roadway in British Columbia, Canada was closed after a mudslide struck north of Williams Lake City. The damaged roadway is known as Soda Creek-MacAlister Road and is linked with Highway 97, the lon...
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Stunning video of rockfall in Alborz mountains, Iran
A massive rockfall that struck a village in Alborz mountains, Iran, was caught on camera. Alborz mountains extend from southwestern Azerbaijan to northeastern Iran stretching for about 900 kilometers...
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Powerful earthquake strikes Idaho, United States
- Mar, 31, 2020
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures Landslides
- United States, Idaho, Stanley
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A M 6,5 earthquake struck Idaho, United States on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic shock occurred at 5:52 pm and its epicenter was located about 11...
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GeoWorld, with the support of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), is excited to prepare the publication of the 2020 Geotechnical Business Directory, th...
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Indonesian volcano erupts 2 times in less than a month
- Mar, 25, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Mount Merapi, an active volcano in Indonesia has erupted 2 times in less than a month. Merapi is a 2,930-meter stratovolcano located north of Yogyakarta city in Java Island, Indonesia. It is situated...
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Croatia struck by M 5.3 earthquake amid the coronavirus lockdown
- Mar, 22, 2020
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Croatia, Zagreb
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, was hit by a M 5.3 earthquake after the country had implemented restriction measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. The seismic shock occurred...
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The causes of the Whaley Bridge dam failure
- Feb, 10, 2020
- Dam Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Back in August 2019, the Whaley bridge dam partially collapsed and officials evacuated a town in fear of a total failure. Now, the causes of the dam's failure have been revealed. The dam is establish...
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