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Co-seismic landslides threaten the development of hydropower plants in Nepal

A study reveals that the greatest risk of hydropower development in the Himalayas, one of the most beneficial regions for this energy resource, is landslides triggered by earthquakes. In spring of...

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Disastrous retaining wall failure followed by building collapse in Turkey

A retaining wall gave away causing a landslide and leaving a building hanging on a cliff before it finally collapsed in Istanbul's Beyoglu district. According to authorities, the collapse of the wa...

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Tremendous earthquake followed by tsunami struck Indonesia: 840 people dead

A powerful Mw 7,5 earthquake hit Indonesian Island of Sulawesi triggering a large tsunami and killing at least 840 people. The tsunami struck the coastal city of Palu, home to 300,000 people, on Fr...

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Calaveras dam in San Francisco Bay Area is finally finished

Calaveras Dam, the larger dam built in Bay Area in 20 years, is finally completed. The 220-foot tall dam is located in the area east of Interstate 680 on the Alameda-Santa Clara County. Being...

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New findings reveal a bridge existed between UK and Europe

A study from Plymouth University in the UK shows that, millions of years ago, a natural bridge between England and rest of Europe existed. Until today, it was supposed that UK was formed due t...

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Hayward Baker: Rolling Hills Wind Farm

Hayward Baker’s ability to assemble experienced personnel and resources in-house to perform all techniques under one turnkey contract streamlined the overall ground improvement/foundation installatio...

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GRL: Offshore Foundation Testing

GRL Engineers has helped achieve successful pile installation for offshore platforms and wind farms in fields throughout the world. This expertise translates seamlessly to the installation of offshor...

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Bridge constructed without geotechnical investigation directly collapses

The Dyck Memorial Bridge, constructed in the Rural Municipality of Clayton approximately 300km east of Saskatoon, collapsed just six hours after its opening. According to officials, the bridge was...

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Florence hurricane may cause erosion in Southeast Atlantic beaches

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) models predict that Florence Hurricane can cause beach erosion along 3/4 of North Carolina among other areas. Florence, a Category 4 hurricane, can provoke landfalls a...

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Typhoon provokes floods and massive landslides in Philippines: 64 people dead

The north part of Philippines was struck by Super Typhoon Mangkhut which triggered ferocious floods and landslides killing at least 64 people. Benquet province suffered most casualties with 38 peop...

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