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Landslide and liquefaction mapping becomes critical after major quakes
- Jun, 29, 2026
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- Venezuela
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Recent major earthquakes in Venezuela and the southern Philippines have highlighted an important lesson in disaster response: the most serious impacts are not always visible in the first images of col...
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Venezuela earthquakes leave hundreds dead as rescue teams search collapsed buildings
- Jun, 25, 2026
- Earthquake Reconnaissance Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Venezuela
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country, causing severe damage around Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira. The earthquakes hit shortly afte...
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Seismic stabilisation preserves 1893 Salt Lake City landmark
- Jun, 15, 2026
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Seismic Foundation Design / Construction News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A major restoration and seismic stabilisation project is nearing completion at the historic Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 382,207 sq ft Gothic Revival building, first opened in 1893 af...
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Indonesia quake claiming at least one life revives memories of the 2018 Palu disaster
- Jun, 16, 2026
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Indonesia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, killing at least one person, injuring dozens and damaging homes, public facilities and transport infrastructure. The earthquake was centr...
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Major earthquake in southern Philippines causes deaths and widespread damage
- Jun, 08, 2026
- Earthquake Reconnaissance Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Philippines
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than 130 others across several provinces. The quake occur...
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San Diego airport expansion tackles groundwater, seismic risk and sustainability in $3.8bn upgrade
- Apr, 04, 2026
- Foundation Design / Construction Groundwater Pumping News On Projects / Industry Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
- United States, California , San Diego
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
San Diego International Airport is undergoing a major $3.8bn transformation that combines complex geotechnical engineering with sustainability-focused design strategies, all within one of the most con...
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Emergency protocols activated following offshore 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Japan
- Apr, 20, 2026
- Earthquake Reconnaissance Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Japan
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A powerful offshore earthquake measuring approximately 7.7 magnitude struck northern Japan on 20 April 2026, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and large-scale evacuations along the Pacific coastl...
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Geotechnical challenges at Santorini port access road
- Mar, 19, 2026
- Landslides Slope Stabilization Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures Geology Highlights
- Greece
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Access to Santorini’s main port at Athinios has been temporarily suspended following a new rockfall incident along the only road connecting the port to the island’s upper settlements. The event, alth...
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Recent Nevada earthquakes highlight long-term crustal deformation risks
- Jan, 19, 2026
- Seismic Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance Seismic Slope Stability News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Nevada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Multiple earthquakes were recorded in western Nevada on Monday, 19 January 2026, highlighting ongoing tectonic deformation in one of the most seismically active regions of the United States. Accordi...
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake shakes Southern and Central Mexico, triggering landslides
- Jan, 02, 2026
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance Landslides News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Mexico
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck southern and central Mexico on January 2, 2026, with its epicentre located near San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, northeast of Acapul...
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