Thursday, February 16, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Dam Failure, Gold Ray Dam, Rogue River, Oregon
August 11, 2010 - A cofer dam failed during the removal of Gold Ray Dam on the Rogue River in Oregon causing an unexpected torrent of water and debris to surge downstream. Men and equipment were stranded midstream by the flood. The reservoir upstream quickly drained, stranding fish.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Philippines in state of disaster after floods
A state of national disaster has been declared in the Philippines.
Flash floods triggered by Tropical Storm Washi have killed almost one thousand people, and the local government is preparing temporary communal tombs to house many of the bodies.
Tens of thousands of people are also homeless, relying on the volunteers who have flocked to the worst affected areas - bringing food, water and support.
Flash floods triggered by Tropical Storm Washi have killed almost one thousand people, and the local government is preparing temporary communal tombs to house many of the bodies.
Tens of thousands of people are also homeless, relying on the volunteers who have flocked to the worst affected areas - bringing food, water and support.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
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