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Geotechnical News Recap of June 2024

We are happy to share with you our latest feature, the monthly geotechnical news recap videos! The first video of this series is a compilation of what we found to be the most interesting geotechnical...

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Carnian Pluvial Episode: That time when it rained for 1-2 million years

The Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE) was an event on earth that took place at some point between 232 and 234 million years ago, when the earth’s climate changed radically. During that time, the earth’s...

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Lake Chippewa’s floating island that has to be boat-pushed every year

Lake Chippewa, also known as Chippewa Flowage, is Wisconsin’s third-largest lake and home to some peculiar “floating islands”. As for the lake’s history, it was created by humans in central Sawyer C...

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84-meter-deep borehole dug under the Palace of Westminster

A 84-meter-deep borehole was dug under the Palace of Westminster during the Easter recess, as part of a broader survey aimed at the building's long-term restoration. Furthermore, the Restoration and...

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The story of Nauru is the perfect example of unsustainable mining

Nauru is a small island, located in Central Pacific’s Micronesia, and its story is probably the best example of unsustainable mining practices. The island was first sighted by an English vessel in 1...

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“Frost quakes” felt around Chicago during recent cold wave

Chicago recently experienced a cold wave, which started on January 13 and reached temperatures as low as -23 degrees Celsius, triggering cases of a phenomenon known as “frost quake” or cryoseism. A...

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The quicksand of Morecambe Bay

Morecambe Bay is the United Kingdom’s largest expanse of intertidal sandflats and mudflats, located in northwest England, and home to some treacherous quicksand. Furthermore, Morecambe Bay accommoda...

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Potential $37 billion rare earth mineral deposit found in Wyoming mine

An old coal mine in rural Wyoming was recently found to contain deposits of rare earth minerals that could be worth up to $37 billion. Brook Mine is located near the city of Sheridan and was acquire...

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Norway’s parliament strikes deal backing deep-sea mining in the Arctic Ocean

Norway’s minority government made a deal with two large opposition parties on Tuesday, December 5, to open seabed mineral exploration in the Arctic Ocean, despite heavy opposition. The amended versi...

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New island off Japan can be seen forming from underwater volcanic eruption

A new island can be seen being created from an underwater volcano erupting off the coast of Japan, during the past few weeks. Furthermore, the unnamed volcano started erupting on the 21st of October,...

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