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East Africa devastated by floods and landslides

East Africa is currently suffering unprecedented destruction due to extreme precipitation that resulted in extensive floods and landslides. Rainfalls began in the past weeks and still continue to im...

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 process that aims at connecting existing cracks in...

Croatia struck by M 5.3 earthquake amid the coronavirus lockdown

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...

Sinkhole appears in garden after old mine collapses in UK

A sinkhole appeared at the garden of a residence after an old mine beneath collapsed. The sinkhole opened in Camborne, a town located in Cornwall, United Kingdom and revealed a mine that was operatio...

Floods and landslides hit Brazil: At least 32 casualties

A powerful storm that struck the southeastern coast of Brazil has caused floods and landslides resulting in, at least, 32 fatalities. Heavy rainfalls started on Sunday, March 1, 2020, and hit the sta...

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