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Unsettling Ground: Can Oil Extraction Trigger Earthquakes?

A cluster of over 100 small earthquakes in Surrey during 2018 and 2019 has sparked debate about whether oil extraction activities may have been the cause. With magnitudes ranging from 1.34 to 3.18, t...

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GRL Engineers, Inc. Names Joel Webster, P.E., as North Carolina Branch Manager

GRL Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Joel Webster, P.E., to North Carolina Branch Manager. Since joining GRL in 2017, Joel has made significant contributions to the company, pl...

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Groundwater Strikes And 100 Tons of Trouble: Tackling the Gobowen Railway Landslide

A 100-ton landslide disrupted railway services between Shrewsbury and Wrexham on January 5, 2025, prompting swift action from Network Rail and the contractor team. The landslide, which occurred at Go...

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Salt Domes: Revolutionizing Long-Duration Energy Storage in Gulf Coast

As renewable energy sources like wind and solar become more prominent, the need for efficient, long-duration energy storage has become increasingly urgent. A groundbreaking solution is emerging in th...

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Cradley Heath Landslide: How Geotechnical Oversights Impact Communities

A landslide at Haden Cross Drive, a privately owned housing estate in Cradley Heath, has disrupted the lives of residents and highlighted the serious risks associated with slope failures. The inciden...

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The Denali Fault Decoded: Unlocking 620 Miles of Geological Secrets

Recent groundbreaking research has shed light on the Denali Fault's 620-mile segment, revealing that three distinct geological sites—Clearwater Mountains, Kluane Lake, and the Coast Mountains—were on...

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Predicting Tailings Dam Failures: Are Numerical Models Up to the Task?

Tailings dams, essential for storing mining byproducts, represent one of the most significant geotechnical challenges in engineering. These structures are exposed to diverse factors like material var...

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How China’s Largest PetroChemichal Industrial Base is Setting New Standards for Clean Energy

China’s largest petrochemical industrial base, the Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Base in Ningbo, has reached a remarkable milestone with the completion of its second-phase expansion. Spearheaded by S...

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Oregon Recent Landslide Sparks Concern Once Again Over Erosion and Home Safety

An Oregon hillside home was left precariously perched on the edge of collapse after torrential rain and strong winds triggered a landslide on Northeast Cadet Avenue in Portland. The landslide caused...

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Geotechnical news recap of December 2024 now on YouTube!

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