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Indonesian volcano potential eruption: People evacuated from nearby regions
- Nov, 05, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Numerous people have been evacuated from regions near Mount Merapi in Indonesia after fears of a potential volcanic eruption. Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region highly prone to eart...
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South Australia meets its total power demand via solar energy
South Australia has made an iconic achievement by meeting its total power demand from solar energy. South Australia is an entire state situated in Australia that covers an area of more than 980,000 k...
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MOSE flood barrier system protects Venice
- Oct, 03, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry Erosion Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Italy, Venice
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The MOSE flood protection system has already prevented twice the city of Venice from flooding. MOSE (MOdulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico or Experimental Electromechanical Module) is a vast project t...
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USUCGER publishes report on the Survey of Geotechnical programs in the US
The United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research (USUCGER) Board has published a report focusing on the number of graduate degrees that were awarded in Geo-Engineering Pr...
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The Year in Infrastructure 2020: ACCELERATE - Digital Cities Webinar Series
- Oct, 21, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Products & Services News On Software News On Events
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Discover the latest digital twin technology advancements for increasing the sustainability, resiliency, and quality of life within campuses, cities, and regions. Learn how the capabilities and innova...
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The Year in Infrastructure 2020: ACCELERATE - Design Integration Webinar Series
- Oct, 21, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Products & Services News On Software News On Events
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Join Bentley’s design integration leadership team as they investigate how infrastructure companies are leveraging digital twins to add value to their operations. Learn how to use Bentley's comprehens...
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Study of future coastal flooding impact on river delta populations
A new study evaluates the impact of coastal flooding caused by climate change on human population. Until today there has been little research on the actual number of people that will be affected by f...
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Excavation and repair works in York's medieval walls
- Sep, 25, 2020
- Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom, York
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Excavation and repair works will be conducted in the fabled medieval walls of York, United Kingdom, after cracks appeared in one fortification tower. According to officials, the appearance of cracks...
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Announcing the Publication of the 2020 Geotechnical Business Directory
GeoWorld has just published its 2020 Geotechnical Business Directory The directory is published with the support of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. This...
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A rockfall in Grand Canyon revealed ancient fossilized footprints
- Aug, 28, 2020
- Landslides Other Geotechnical News On Research / Academia
- United States, Arizona , Grand Canyon Village
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A rockfall that occurred in Grand Canyon near a popular hiking trail revealed ancient fossil footprints. The rockfall occurred in the Manakacha formation which was formed when the Earth used to be a...
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