The aftermath of a landslide near Alta municipality in Norway. Photo: Hanne Larsen / Altaposten
Failures

Dramatic Landslide Video in Norway

An (apparent) quick clay landslide occurred in Northern Norway today, affecting a 2,000 foot length of slope and carrying multiple houses into the sea. The landslide is located on the western side of Kråkneset in […]

10,000 evacuated after two dams fail in Midland County, Michigan
Failures

Two Michigan Dam’s Breach, Thousands Evacuated

Two dams breached in Midland County, Michigan, causing flooding and the evacuation of 10,000 local residents after days of heavy rains. The Edenville Dam and the Sanford Dam both experienced “catastrophic dam failures” affecting the […]

Retaining wall collapse in Istanbul
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Video: Retaining Wall Collapse in Istanbul

Back in July of 2018 bystanders recorded video of the failure of a combination retaining wall and braced excavation that undermined an apartment building, eventually causing its collapse as well.  The incident was in the Beyoglu […]