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World’s tallest tower in Jeddah: 14 firms in running to complete the project
- Sep, 13, 2023
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- Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
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The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), which is tasked with the construction of the one-kilometer Jeddah Tower, has recommenced its efforts and has proposed potential contractors for the project. JEC is...
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China bridge construction project: a crane collapsed causing 6 fatalities
- Sep, 13, 2023
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- China, Nanping
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An accident occurred during a bridge construction project in southwest China, where a tower crane collapsed. The collapse caused the loss of six lives and the injury of five people, according to offi...
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Less concrete in building design with the aid of AI
- Sep, 09, 2023
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- United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
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Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials worldwide. The concrete industry contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, accounting for an estimated 8% of the worl...
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6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco with at least 2000 fatalities
- Sep, 08, 2023
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- Morocco
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A powerful earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night, resulting in the tragic loss of over 2,000 lives, with thousands sustaining injuries. The earthquake occurred around 11:11p.m. local time (6:11 p...
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September 7, 1999: a strong earthquake struck Athens, Greece
- Sep, 07, 2023
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- Greece, Athens
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On September 7, 1999, Athens experienced a catastrophic earthquake. The event resulted in the loss of 143 lives, with 700 people sustaining injuries, and extensive damage to 70,000 buildings. The 19...
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Deep learning for improved earthquake forecasting was recently proposed by a research team
- Aug, 31, 2023
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For more than thirty years, the field of earthquake aftershock forecasting has adhered to conventional models, which has become a restraint in the face of the vast and complex datasets that are avail...
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Partial shop roof collapse in Dolgellau: at least two injured
- Sep, 03, 2023
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- United Kingdom, Dolgellau
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Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after the collapse of the roof of a convenience store. The incident occurred in the Spar store in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, prompting an emergency response...
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Building collapse in Enugu, Nigeria: four fatalities
- Sep, 02, 2023
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- Nigeria, Enugu
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Tragedy struck in Enugu on Friday night when four children from the same family lost their lives due to the collapse of a building. The building was located in Agric Quarters, Mgbemena, Coal Camp, En...
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Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Bali Sea, Indonesia
- Aug, 29, 2023
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- Indonesia
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A powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred in the deep sea to the north of the Bali and Lombok islands in Indonesia early on Tuesday. This information was conveyed by the Eu...
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Bridge collapse in India: Over two dozen fatalities in construction site incident
- Aug, 23, 2023
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- India
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An under construction railway bridge collapsed in north-eastern India on Wednesday. The incident resulted in the tragic death of at least 26 people while concerns about missing persons are growing, a...
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