How the failure of two dams amplified the Derna Flood tragedy
A new study reveals that the devastating 2023 flood in Derna, Libya, was not merely the result of extreme rainfall but was ...
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Floyd County leaders vote to remove failed Blackiston Mill Dam, but future of bridge uncertain
Before any vehicles can traverse the bridge, Floyd County must undertake a crucial two-step process. First, the county needs to remove what remains of the dam—a task that is expected ...
Dhaka Tribune16h
Bangladesh army mobilized as embankment collapse floods area in Satkhira
An embankment collapse in the Bichht village of Assasuni Upazila, Satkhira, has flooded a vast area, prompting action from ...
Science Daily10h
Reducing risk of embankment slope failures along roads
Based on their findings, the researchers noted there are practical solutions that could have prevented collapse of the embankment slope investigated in this study. Their recommendations include using ...
Scientific American8d
The Failure of the Austin Dam
In preparing the foundations, about 8,000 cubic yards were excavated, and an earth embankment was laid against the upstream face of the dam at a slope of 3 : 1, reaching within 27 feet of the ...
The Business Standard2d
10 villages flooded after embankment collapse in Satkhira
At least 10 villages were flooded in Ashashuni of Satkhira today (31 March) as the embankment collapsed on Kholpetua River.
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Floyd County leaders vote to remove Blackiston Mill Dam after failure, but future of bridge unclear
The dam’s collapse redirected the water’s course, forcefully eroding the embankment and compromising the stability of a vital ...