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Powerful earthquake hit northern Philippines: no fatalities, suspension of certain railway operations
- Jun, 15, 2023
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- Philippines
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The main island of the Philippines experienced a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday, according to authorities. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage were reported following the quake....
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Cardiff: Approval has been granted for the construction of the tallest building in Wales
- Jun, 09, 2023
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- United Kingdom, Cardiff
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Cardiff has given the green light to plans for the tallest building in Wales, a towering 35-storey structure in the heart of the city. The impressive tower on Wood Street will soar to a height of 113...
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Fire caused the collapse of a section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia
- Jun, 11, 2023
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- United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Philadelphia officials stated on Sunday morning that a section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed following a fire that erupted underneath the highway caused by a tanker truck. No injuries...
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Morocco Building Collapse: at least two fatalities
- Jun, 08, 2023
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- Morocco
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According to local officials, a textile building in Tit Mellil, located in the Casablanca-Settat region, experienced a partial collapse, resulting in the loss of two lives and serious injuries to fiv...
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An under-construction bridge in India has experienced its second collapse in a year: no fatalities
- Jun, 04, 2023
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- India
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The collapse of a section of an under-construction bridge over the Ganges River has prompted an investigation by the government of an Indian state. This incident marks the second collapse of the stru...
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Largest earthquake in 120 years hit Melbourne
- May, 28, 2023
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- Australia, Melbourne
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Melbourne experienced a rare and shallow earthquake on Sunday, which was the largest seismic event to occur in the city in over a hundred years. Although the buildings swayed, the earthquake resulted...
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Greece: The oldest bridge in Europe still in use
- May, 15, 2023
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- Greece
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The Arkadiko Bridge, also known as the Kazarma Bridge, is considered one of the oldest bridges in Europe that is still in use. It is located in the southern region of mainland Greece, on the Peloponn...
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A strong earthquake of 7.7-magnitude struck the South Pacific
- May, 19, 2023
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- Fiji
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The south Pacific experienced a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This seismic activity took place in a region southwest of Fiji, north of New Zealan...
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Finland bridge collapse: Dozens injured
- May, 11, 2023
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- Finland, Espoo
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On Thursday morning, a group of school children were crossing a temporary construction bridge near a shopping centre in the southern town of Tapiola when the incident occurred. A bridge collapsed res...
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Injuries and damage were reported after a 5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tokyo
- May, 11, 2023
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- Japan, Chiba
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Tokyo and its surrounding regions in Japan were hit by an earthquake on Thursday, officials and media reported. The quake had a magnitude of 5.4 and its epicenter was located in Chiba prefecture, sit...
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