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Landslide sensors preventing disasters

A team from the Atmospheric Science Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville tested wireless sensors in an active landslide zone. The goal of the study was to estimate the potential infor...

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Tower of Pisa losing its tilt

According to an annual report on the monument’s stability, the leaning Tower of Pisa has straightened up by an inch (2.5cm), due to stabilization efforts of the period between 1990 and 2001. The fi...

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Immersed tunnel beneath Bosphorus Strait connects Europe and Asia (video)

The submerged tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait opened on Tuesday, connecting the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. The railway tunnel is 13.6km (8.5miles) long and consists of a 1.4km long (0.87...

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ASFE Survey report on financial state of Geoprofessional Firms points to less optimism about the future compared to 6 months ago. Still almost 50% expect increased revenues

The GBA Business Practices Committee conducted a survey about the financial state of Geoprofessional Firms that comprise ASFE/The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA). The survey refers to the s...

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Bypass tunnel confronts the leaks of the Delaware Aqueduct (video)

Over the past years the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has detected leaks in a section of the Delaware Aqueduct. According to investigations, the cracking observed in the limesto...

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Philippines landslides induced by earthquake

Landslides, sinkholes, floods, liquefaction and earthquake deformation were some of the disastrous results of the M 7.1 earthquake that struck the island of Bohol on 15 October 2013. According to t...

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Geothermal energy using the 'fracking' process

Alta Rock Company, based in Seattle, shows how hydraulic fracturing can be used not only as a way to extract natural gas but, also, as a way to make use of geothermal resources. This method uses hi...

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Two steel towers as temporary support for Leo Frigo Bridge

Wisconsin DOT announced the construction of temporary piers to support the section of the Leo Frigo Bridge which collapsed due to roadway’s failure. Two steel towers will be placed on both sides of...

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Videos on the latest Seed and Terzaghi Lectures from the Geo-Institute of ASCE

Many lectures are available on the Geo-Institute’s YouTube channel including the latest Seed and Terzaghi Lectures from the Geo-Congresses of the past two years. The first video shows the Terzaghi...

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Sahara Sand Dunes about to destroy Tatooine, birthplace of Star Wars Hero Anakin Skywalker

Tunisia’s Sahara desert, known as Tatooine in the ‘Star Wars’ saga, has been a desirable destination for the film series’ fans. For almost a decade the set, which is located northwest of Tozeur city a...

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