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6.1-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan: At least 1,000 fatalities and 1,500 injuries
- Jun, 22, 2022
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- Afghanistan
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A powerful earthquake has killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan, an official of the ruling Taliban told the BBC. The quake struck shortly after 01:30 (21:00 GMT Tuesda...
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Cairo, Egypt: Building collapse, at least six fatalities
- Jun, 17, 2022
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- Egypt, Cairo
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A five-story building in Egypt’s capital Cairo collapsed in the early hours of Friday killing at least six people, Al Arabiya’s correspondent reported. The incident also resulted in the partial colla...
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Shoring project at Base Mine Lake
- Jun, 22, 2022
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- Canada
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As a previous mine pit and tailings pond, the Base Mine Lake has residual bitumen forming two mats on the lake floor. Keller designed and installed a shoring solution to create a new dock area for dr...
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Assam, India: Part of bridge collapses in Baksa district after heavy rains
- Jun, 16, 2022
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- India
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Part of a bridge collapsed in Assam's Baksa district on Wednesday due to incessant rainfall and an increase in the water level of the Dihing river. In a video posted by news agency ANI, people can be...
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Keller North America announces new branch and area managers
Ray Franz was promoted to Area Manager of Northern California. With over 30 years of experience in geotechnical consulting and specialty construction, Ray has worked with micropiles, auger cast piles,...
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Seven earthquakes hit Iranian coast - no damage reported
- Jun, 15, 2022
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- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Seven earthquakes struck off Iran’s southern Kish Island on Wednesday, rattling Dubai and other areas across the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Geological Survey said six temblors of magnitude 4 struck, as...
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Mexico: Bridge collapses during its opening ceremony sending mayor and guests into river – at least 25 injuries
- Jun, 09, 2022
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- Mexico
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At least 25 people were injured, including the mayor’s wife who needs surgery on her leg. ‘There were a lot of people jumping. That was reckless,’ mayor José Luis Urióstegui said. Mr Urióstegui als...
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East Boston: a historic building partially collapses
- Jun, 04, 2022
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- United States, Massachusetts, Boston
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Emergency crews responded Friday to a report of a partial building collapse at a historic landmark in East Boston. Boston police said they are investigating the reported collapse on White Street. Th...
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Saudi Arabia is aiming to build the world's tallest buildings in megacity NEOM
- Jun, 01, 2022
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- Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is aiming to build the world's tallest buildings in its futuristic megacity NEOM, overshadowing others in the kingdom and in neighbouring Dubai. According to Bloomberg, sources current...
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Western Aleutians: Strong earthquakes were recorded
- Jun, 04, 2022
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- United States, Alaska
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A 6.3- magnitude earthquake was recorded at 3:38 p.m. on Saturday about nine miles south of Davidof Island in the western Aleutians. Since that first quake, there have been five additional earthquake...
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