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Dam in Villupuram breaks down for second time in a year after heavy rains
- Nov, 09, 2021
- Dam Engineering Erosion Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters News On Events News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- India, Chennai
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A check dam constructed across the Thenpennai river at Thalavanur in Villupuram district, India, broke down on November 9th in the wake of incessant rainfall, officials said. This is the second tim...
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Algeria landslide: three dead after heavy rain
- Nov, 15, 2021
- Landslides Seismic Slope Stability Soil Structure Interaction Other Geotechnical News On Events News On Natural Disasters / Failures Other News
- Algeria
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A landslide in Algiers on Thursday caused the collapse of a residential block bringing to three the death toll, emergency services said. The heavy rains of this week in the Algerian capital are respo...
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Two-dimensional probabilistic slope stability analysis of Fundão dam
- Nov, 10, 2021
- Dam Engineering Tailings Dams News On Research / Academia News On Publications Geology Highlights
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Introduction In this paper, Linda Inêz Garcia Bessa and Gilson de F. N. Gitirana Jr. from Universidade Federal de Goiás in Brazil, as well as Bentley Systems Geotechnical Strategic Advisor Murray...
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Colombia: Landslide kills 11, many more injured
- Nov, 03, 2021
- Landslides News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Colombia, Nariño
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
A landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed several people in western Colombia. At least 11 people have died in a landslide in Colombia’s western Narino province, according to authorities, with...
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Column Resolution Impacts on 3D Open Pit Stability
- Nov, 02, 2021
- Slope Stability Analysis Slope Stability Mining Landslides Engineering Geology News On Publications News On Products & Services News On Software
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
In this paper, Bentley Systems specialists Marina Trevizolli, Murray Fredlund, and Hai Hua Lu illustrate the importance of using 3D limit equilibrium (LE) analysis for complex open pit sidewalls, w...
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Risk assessment of rainfall-induced landslides in urban regions
- Aug, 09, 2021
- Landslides Risk & Reliability News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry
- United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A new study suggests that urban areas are more prone to rainfall-induced landslides compared to rural regions. Urban environments have mostly been expanded in flat regions that benefit development an...
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Bentley Education Program Expands to Global Scope
Now, with global expansion, the Bentley Education program is accessible to all students and educators at middle schools, high schools, community colleges, polytechnics, institutes, and universities a...
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Keller launches new global wellbeing framework
In an ever-changing world, it has never been more important to support employee mental health and wellbeing. Prioritizing wellbeing not only enhances our employees’ health and happiness, it makes goo...
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Heavy rains in India's Kerala state trigger floods and landslides, at least 27 casualties
- Oct, 17, 2021
- Landslides Dam Engineering Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- India
- Authored by: Nefeli Mazioti
Flash floods and landslides occurred after the torrential rains that hit southern India in the weekend 16,17 October. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this year’s October wa...
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Urban areas at greater risk for landslides due to the effects of precipitation
- Aug, 09, 2021
- Landslides Risk & Reliability Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters News On Research / Academia News On Natural Disasters / Failures Slope Stability Engineering Geology
- United States
- Authored by: Nefeli Mazioti
A new study indicates that urbanized areas are more prone to landslides caused by precipitation than rural areas. Annually, landslides are one of the most severe natural disasters that causes numero...
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