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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
- Oct, 22, 2013
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
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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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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First permanent piles for New Tappan Zee Bridge
- Oct, 16, 2013
- Other News Pile Foundations Foundation Design / Construction
- Tappan Zee Bridge, NY, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
After months of pre-construction works, the 'formal construction' of the new Tappan Zee Bridge in the Hudson River, started last Wednesday. The beginning of the construction, with the first driven per...
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Amazing video shows a bluff slope failure
- Oct, 13, 2013
- Other News Slope Stability Erosion
- Port Townsend, Washington, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The cliff is located near a narrow beach, along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, so large waves from the sea reach the slope often and weaken the bluff. The top of the cliff consists of glacial drift-se...
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Confronting floods and drought in St. Louis
- Oct, 17, 2013
- Other News Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- St. Louis, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Recent years' floods and drought in St. Louis were a common threat for the area. The main reason for these extreme conditions was the location of the city, near the confluence of three rivers, as well...
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Disastrous Cyclone lands in India
- Oct, 12, 2013
- Other News Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Odisha, India
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A disastrous cyclone was the reason of the evacuation of nearly a million people in India. The tropical cyclone Phailin landed on Suturday in the Odisha state at 140mph (225km) wind speed. Accordin...
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New tunnel upgrades Hetch Hetchy water system
The construction of a new tunnel replacing the old Hetch Hetchy water system was completed last Tuesday, in California. Fremont's end of the tunnel connected with Sunol's end, creating a 3.5 mile...
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Flooded coal mine kills 10 workers
- Oct, 08, 2013
- Other News Mining Risk & Reliability
- FENYANG SHANXI CHINA
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Ten miners were killed. Another two were rescued 10 days after the flooding on September 28, in the Zhengsheng coal mine in the North Province of Shanxi, China. Mine accidents are common in China o...
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Landslide in mine of Megalopolis Lignite Center in Greece (video)
The landslide had a length of 1km and was caused by an adjacent fault on September 14, 2013. The fault was previously known and was being monitored by scientists. According to econews the first geo...
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