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Rockfall in Cornwall coast, UK: One fatality

A rockfall incident at Cornwall's Sandymouth beach in the UK has caused the death of an unfortunate man. Sandymouth beach is located near Bude. The rockfall occurred on July 16, 2019 at about 11:45 a...

Geological paradox found in African island

Scientists have made a very mysterious discovery about the rock formations on Anjouan island, located North-West of Madagascar. The team from the Columbia University found that almost half of the i...

Rockfall at the underground Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in California

A rock fall occurred in the underground Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, California. The accident was reported on November 14, 2018. 53 mine workers that were occupied at the...

Wedding Cake Rock Will Collapse At Any Time

Scientists have recently revealed that the famous rock of Australia that became popular spot for selfies on social media may collapse at any time. Scientists have recently revealed that the famous...

Cone-Shaped Rock formations in New Mexico!

The Kasha-Katuwe rock formations in Santa Fe, New Mexico, make up a breath taking scenery for hiking and various outdoor activities. It is located 40 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico and i...

Sinkhole results in building collapses in Florida

Florida is full of carbonate rocks, and this is one of the reasons why incidents such as this 60-foot-wide sinkhole which formed under a resort in central Florida, occur. The evacuation started before...

Rock Failure Mechanisms: Illustrated and Explained

This reference book provides engineers and researchers with the essential knowledge for a clear understanding of the process of rock failure under different conditions. It contains...

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