Most People Don’t Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly.

September 13, 2026 · 9:03 am 1 sources

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• Most People Don’t Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly.
  The New York Times · September 13, 2026 09:03
  Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldn’t reach an E.R.