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Strong earthquake hits Southwest China, hundreds dead, thousands injured
- Aug, 04, 2014
- Other News Earthquake Reconnaissance
- longtoushan, Yunnan, China
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A strong earthquake struck a mountainous region in Southwest China, yesterday, August 3rd as 4:30 p.m. local time. So far, the death toll has reached 367, while injured have climbed up to 1,800 people...
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Earth opens up in Trikala, Greece, due to erosion and karstification
An impressive sinkhole opened in Koziakas mountain in Trikala, Greece, upsetting the residents of a nearby village. Luckily no damage to property or injuries were reported, however, local authorities...
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Massive landslide in western India, killing 25, attributed to extensive deforestation
After two days of incessant rain, reaching 10.8 centimeters, an entire village in Pune district of Maharashtra state of western India was buried under deep mud, rocks and debris, killing at least...
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Magnitude 6.3 quake hits eastern Mexico - no damage reported
A strong earthquake occurred in Mexico, southwest of Juan Rodriguez Clara, in the state of Veracruz, yesterday July 29th at 5:46 a.m.. U.S. Geological Survey reported that the 6.3 magnitude earth...
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CPT Testing, the Piezocone and Measuring Soil Moisture
When you think of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) you may tend to focus on the soil being tested, which makes sense since soil testing and analysis is largely what CPT is all about. But let’s not...
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Korean scientists define the last eruption date of an active volcano in the country
- Jul, 28, 2014
- Other News Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Jeju, Korea
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Jeju, Korea, a universally famous vacation spot with natural resources attracting many tourists, has also recently attracted scientific interest, revealing that the volcano on the island, last erupted...
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Numerical study verifies use of soil filters to enhance dam's earthquake resistance
- Jul, 25, 2014
- Other News Dam Engineering Erosion Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A sophisticated numerical study comes to verify the engineering practice regarding the use of soil filters in dams' earthquake protection. The specific method has been in use for over half a century,...
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Scientists explain the bend in the Appalachian mountain chain!
- Jul, 24, 2014
- Other News Mining Oil & Gas Structural Geology
- University of Rochester
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The Appalachian mountains form a 1500 mile long almost straight chain running from Alabama to Newfoundland. The interesting bend observed in Pennsylvania and New York State was recently explained...
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Sri Lanka invests in natural disaster protection
- Jul, 21, 2014
- Other News Risk & Reliability Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Sri Lanka
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
According to a statement, released by World Bank, Sri Lanka is the first South Asian country to receive funding for natural disaster protection works. The development policy loian of $102mn comes...
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16 States at high risk of earthquake according to updated USGS map
- Jul, 18, 2014
- Other News Earthquake Reconnaissance Risk & Reliability Seismic
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A new report with updated earthquake maps, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey, reveals the 16 states recognized as high risk areas for seismic activity. In addition, areas of 42 states, located in t...
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