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6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled areas in Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Jan, 11, 2024
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- Hindu Kush
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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday. Pakistani authorities and the U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake's epicenter was situated in the Hindu Kush...
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A concise overview of the world's five longest bridges
- Jan, 01, 2024
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Bridges stand out as remarkable human achievements that span vast expanses of land and water and facilitate convenient travel and essential transportation of goods. Their origins can be traced back t...
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Powerful earthquake in Japan: at least 57 fatalities
- Jan, 01, 2024
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- Japan
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A powerful earthquake hit the western coast of Japan on January 1st. The quake has resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 57 people. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake as a...
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China's deadliest earthquake in recent years: at least 126 fatalities and 700 injuries
- Dec, 19, 2023
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- China
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An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Gansu province around midnight on Monday and is the most serious incident of its kind in years. The quake resulted in a death toll of at least 126...
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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits central Mexico on December 7
- Dec, 07, 2023
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- Mexico
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Central Mexico experienced an earthquake on Thursday afternoon. The quake caused buildings to shake in the Mexican capital, prompting concerned residents to evacuate onto the streets in this earthqua...
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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Philippines triggering tsunami alerts
- Dec, 02, 2023
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- Philippines
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A strong earthquake that hit the southern Philippines has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting the evacuation of thousands since tsunami warnings were later rescinded. The magnitude 7.6 quake...
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A 3d-printed house to withstand strong earthquakes was built in 26 hours
- Oct, 25, 2023
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- Guatemala
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A team in Guatemala used 3D printing technology to construct an earthquake-proof house within a remarkable timeframe of 26 hours. This project aimed to create a structure designed to withstand earthq...
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Can scientists predict a strong earthquake months before the event?
- Nov, 29, 2023
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Seismologists have revealed a study proposing the prediction of strong earthquakes by identifying early warning signals several months before the quake. Published in Nature Communications, the resear...
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6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines: at least eight fatalities
- Nov, 17, 2023
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- Philippines
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The U.S Geological Survey reported a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines on Friday. The quake caused damage, including the collapse of a shopping mall ceiling near the quake's epicenter. Whil...
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AI and virtual reality to monitor the structural safety of buildings and bridges
- Nov, 08, 2023
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- United States, Florida, Orlando
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The structural health and safety of a nation's bridges and buildings is crucial for preventing disasters like the Surfside condominium collapse in 2021. To improve the structural health monitoring of...
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