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Hazard of landslide-triggered tsunamis due to glaciers melting
A new study shows that landslides, on slopes where ice retreats, can trigger massive tsunamis. A new study shows that landslides, on slopes where ice retreats, can trigger massive tsunamis. Read mo...
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Robotics technology transforms current construction industry
Researchers at Purdue Polytechnic Institute are currently trying to lay the foundation for robotics technology in construction industry. Researchers at Purdue Polytechnic Institute are currently tryi...
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Earthquakes induced by injection wells
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz found that bigger and more distant earthquakes can occur when injecting fluid into sedimentary rock than into the underlying basement rock. Researchers at UC Santa Cruz f...
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75 seismic sensors will be installed in California bridge
Multiple sensors that will measure the forces imparted on the span during an earthquake will be installed in a replacement bridge under construction in California. The bridge, located in Long Beach...
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Massive earthquake in Japan: Lanslides triggered, people missing
The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disastrous consequences. The Island of Hokkaido in north Japan was struck by a 6,7 magnitude earthquake with disast...
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World's highest wooden building is taller than even designed
The construction that is now considered the world's tallest timber building turned out to be 4m. higher than it was designed. The construction that is now considered the world's tallest timber buildi...
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$36 billion railway plan for Melbourne
A 90km. underground railway that will connect stations on the existing suburban rail of Melbourne has been announced by Victoria state government. A 90km. underground railway that will connect statio...
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Bridge collapse in Kolkata, India: People trapped
A part of Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata collapsed resulting in one fatality and trapping several people. A part of Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata collapsed resulting in one fatality and trapping...
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Announcing the Publication of the 2018 Geotechnical Business Directory
GeoWorld has just published its 2018 Geotechnical Business Directory GeoWorld has just published its 2018 Geotechnical Business Directory Read more
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Elizabeth line: Delay in the new brand new crossrail of London
The new crossrail of London, named after Queen Elizabeth, will miss its December 2018 opening date with officials stating that they will push to finish the project in autumn 2019. Elizabeth li...
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