Things Worth Noting
In the rugged landscapes of Southwest China, a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in ambitious infrastructure projects unfolded on November 11, 2025. The Hongqi Bridge, a 758-metre structure spanning a deep gorge in Sichuan Province, suffered a dramatic partial collapse, sending concrete slabs tumbling into the mountainside below amid a massive dust plume. This […]
The 2015 Nepal earthquake, caused by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, was a devastating event with a magnitude of 7.8. It resulted in over 8,000 deaths and extensive damage to historic sites, infrastructure, and homes. The earthquake highlighted Nepal’s vulnerability to seismic activity and the urgent need for earthquake preparedness and […]