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Historic Ava Bridge collapses into the Irrawaddy River during the powerful earthquake that struck both Myanmar and Thailand (video)
- Mar, 28, 2025
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- Myanmar [Burma], Sagang
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The Ava Bridge, also called the Old Sagaing Bridge, collapsed on the afternoon of Friday, March 28, due to a strong earthquake that struck both Myanmar and Thailand. The 91-year-old bridge, which con...
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Bangkok: 30-storey building collapses two days after Myanmar’s earthquake
- Mar, 31, 2025
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- Myanmar [Burma]
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On Sunday, March 30, a 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, just two days after Myanmar’s catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Notably, this was the only building in Bangkok...
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A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar: at least 1,700 fatalities and ,3400 injuries
- Mar, 28, 2025
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On Friday, March 28, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 12:50 local time, resulting in at least 1,700 fatalities, while more than 3,400 people were injured. According to the U.S. G...
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Egypt: Three-story building collapse in Asyut province kills at least six
- Mar, 21, 2025
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- Egypt
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On Friday, March 21, a three-story building collapsed in Egypt’s central Asyut province, resulting in at least six fatalities and leaving 11 others severely injured. The injured were immediately tran...
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4.1 magnitude earthquake in Nice, France raises concerns among authorities
- Mar, 18, 2025
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- France, Nice
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On Tuesday, March 18, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Nice, France, at approximately 6:45 p.m. local time. The epicenter was located near Vallauris, a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department, sit...
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Porch roof collapse in Oakland injured 16
- Mar, 14, 2025
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- United States, California , Oakland
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On Friday, March 14, a porch roof collapsed during a house party in Oakland, near the University of Pittsburgh, injuring at least 16 people. The structure gave way and detached from the side of the h...
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33 casualties and many others were injured due to tornadoes in central USA
- Mar, 15, 2025
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- United States
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On Saturday, March 15, extreme weather conditions swept across the United States as tornadoes tore through multiple regions, resulting in at least 33 fatalities and numerous injuries. Authorities rep...
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Naples, Italy: A 4.4 magnitude alerted residents and caused severe structural damage
- Mar, 13, 2025
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- Italy, Naples
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On Thursday, March 13, 2025, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake rattled Naples, Italy. According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the quake struck at approximately 1:25 a.m. lo...
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Ludhiana, India: multi-storey building collapse leaves one dead, six trapped
- Mar, 08, 2025
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- India, Ludhiana
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On Saturday, March 8, a multi-storey textile factory collapsed in the Focal Point Phase-8 area of Ludhiana, Punjab, India, resulting in the death of one worker and severe injuries to six others. The...
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University of Southern California: a new study indicates the impact of rising seawater on Alexandria's infrastructure due to erosion
- Feb, 27, 2025
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- Egypt, Alexandria
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A breakthrough study on the state of buildings in the Egyptian city of Alexandria has been published by the University of Southern California in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich...
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