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Ethiopia: a controversial hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River, starts generating power

A hydroelectric dam, built on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, will officially begin generating power on Sunday as the construction project reaches 80% completion. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Da...

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Brazil, Petrópolis: deadly landslides, at least 100 fatalities

Almost 100 people have died in landslides and flash flooding in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, officials say. The city is located in the mountains north of Rio de Janeiro and was hit by torrential...

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Geotechnical Engineers can now publish technical related content on GeoWorld, get DOIs, and reach thousands of geo-professionals

GeoWorld, the professional networking platform for geotechnical engineers, recently launched a brand-new resources section, which expands the classic blog functionality. It is now possible for every...

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North Carolina: a home collapsed into the ocean as rising seas eat away at the coast

A beachfront home in North Carolina collapsed into the ocean, officials with the National Park Service said on Wednesday, as tides get higher and rising sea levels eat away at the coast. High tides...

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At least 14 fatalities and 35 injuries in Colombian landslide

At least 14 people were killed and 35 injured after a landslide covered several homes in central Colombia on Tuesday, the country's disaster management agency said. The incident in Dosquebradas, cl...

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PLAXIS: Introduction to the Jointed Rock Model for the Modeling of Soft Bedded Rock Formation

Rock masses are characterized by the existence of distributed joints. The mechanical properties of jointed rock masses are strongly dependent on the properties and geometry of the joints. Jointed roc...

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5 Questions about Load Tests on Helical Piles [Answered]

Helical pile installers and designers get this question all the time: “Do I need to do full scale load testing?” The answer is: “it depends”. Often, larger commercial projects will have load test req...

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Bristol underground transport system: plans for tunnels take a step forward

An underground transport system in Bristol has taken a tentative step forward, following a committee meeting. Political leaders formally acknowledged that "tunnels may well be needed" in the city....

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"Geo-Trends Review" eighteenth issue is published!

GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the eighteenth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine.  The eighteenth issue was just distr...

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Ecuador landslide: at least 24 fatalities and 47 injured

At least 24 people have died after heavy rainfall triggered a landslide on Monday in Quito, Ecuador, authorities said. According to the Quito Security Department eight houses had collapsed, with more...

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