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Iraq Dam in Danger of Collapse
The Mosul Dam in Iraq is in danger of an "imminent collapse" according to a Washington Post article. The dam threatens the lives of as many as 500,000 people in Mosul which could be innundated by over 60-ft of water if the dam fails. Parts of Baghdad could see as much as 15-ft of water. Read on for more info.
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Bluestone Dam in West Virginia gets massive anchors into bedrock
After 60 years, the design flood for the Bluestone dam changed requiring a modest raise and a number of other improvements totaling some $130 million thus far and another estimated $200 million in improvements still […]
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Blasting for NY subway construction showers street with debris
Blasting for the New York MTA’s Second Avenue Subway project unexpectedly showered the street level with debris, damaging buildings. Fortunately there were no injuries. Some debris reached the height of a 5 story building. [Source: […]