Topic: Structural Collapses

Northeast Italy shaken by biggest quake there since the 1300s

The 6.0-magnitude temblor left at least four dead and cracked bell towers, crumbled church facades, and caved in roofs in the region around Bologna early Sunday.

Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quake

At least 13 people were killed and 40 are believed missing, most of them along the shore near the epicenter of the 6.9-magnitude quake that struck in a narrow strait just off Negros Island.

Indonesia targets crumbling roads to boost economy

Collapse of Indonesia's 'Golden Gate' bridge highlights inadequate roads that hold back the Indonesian economy, at a time when other Asian economies are prospering.

Turkey earthquake: 7.2 earthquake flattens buildings in eastern Turkey

The dead are being counted after a 7.2 earthquake in Turkey leveled buildings.

CMP: 182,000 in Maine without power

CMP says Irene knocked out businesses as well as homes. CMP will have complete assessment Monday.

Vancouver riot and 5 other melees in sports history

Here are five notable riots linked to sporting events through history.

Five of Asia's most devastating earthquakes

The Pacific Rim, the body of land surrounding the Pacific Ocean from the west coasts of North and South America to the east coasts of China and Japan, is one of the most volatile regions in the world for earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Since 1975, several stunning earthquakes around the Pacific Rim have resulted in tremendous devastation and loss of life – some smaller, but some much greater, than the unfolding crisis in Japan from the March 11 temblor.

Source: US Geological Survey historical data

Japan earthquake and tsunami: narrow escapes

Some 30,000 people have been rescued as search operations continue following Japan's 9.0-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11. Amazing stories of survival and hope are still emerging. Here are just a few examples:

Blizzard 2010: What are Top 5 snow storms of the decade?

The past decade – the snowiest since the 1970s – has had several memorable snow storms.

Vikings' Metrodome Roof Collapses - again [video]

Vikings fans in Minneapolis reel from major snow storm and the collapse of their Vikings' Metrodome Stadium roof. It's the fifth time the Metrodome roof has collapsed in the stadium's 28-year history.

Shanghai and Delhi police probe building accidents in Asia's economic powerhouses

Building disasters in Shanghai and Delhi have killed more than 100 people this week, highlighting unregulated growth in Asia’s economic powerhouses.

Four men trapped after Ecuador mine collapses

Rescue efforts are underway to save 4 miners trapped 490 feet underground after a tunnel in an Ecuador mine collapsed Friday.