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Hanford radioactive tunnel under risk of collapse stabilized
A radioactive waste storage tunnel in Harford, California, that was at risk collapse has been stabilized. Back in spring 2017, the older of the 2 radioactive waste disposal tunnels partially collaps...
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Earthquake on Italian holiday island leaves at least two people dead and 39 injured
- Aug, 22, 2017
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Italian holiday island of Ischia at 8:57 p.m. local time on Monday night. Up to now, two women have been reported dead, one of whom having been hit by falling masonr...
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Garbage dump collapse in Sri Lanka kills at least 28 people
- Apr, 18, 2017
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The Meethotamulla rubbish dump collapsed on Friday, April 14 on top of a residential neighborhood in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, destroying dozens of homes. The 300 ft (91m) high pile o...
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Malta’s Azure Window collapses after storm
- Mar, 09, 2017
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Malta
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The famous rock formation of Malta Island collapsed into the sea on March 8, 2017, due to the heavy storms that hit the area. The Azure Window - also known as the Dwejra Window - was a 28 m tall na...
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Hotel collapses after heavy rain in Peru (video)
- Jan, 31, 2017
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Erosion Erosion Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Erosion Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Lircay District, Huancavelica, Peru
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
La Hacienda hotel collapsed into Sicra River in the Peruvian town of Lircay, on January 26, 2017, due to foundation erosion caused by the heavy rains that hit the region. According to the Civil Def...
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