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Indonesian volcano erupts 2 times in less than a month
Mount Merapi, an active volcano in Indonesia has erupted 2 times in less than a month. Merapi is a 2,930-meter stratovolcano located north of Yogyakarta city in Java Island, Indonesia. It is situated...
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Croatia struck by M 5.3 earthquake amid the coronavirus lockdown
- Mar, 22, 2020
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Croatia, Zagreb
Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, was hit by a M 5.3 earthquake after the country had implemented restriction measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. The seismic shock occurred...
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The causes of the Whaley Bridge dam failure
Back in August 2019, the Whaley bridge dam partially collapsed and officials evacuated a town in fear of a total failure. Now, the causes of the dam's failure have been revealed. The dam is establish...
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Working from home with your Bentley Geotechnical Software
While Covid-19 is imposing significant disruptions to day to day activities and affecting normal business flow for all geoprofessionals, Bentley geotechnical software can ensure a smooth transition o...
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Landslide in Papua New Guinea: At least 12 people dead
A landslide that struck near a village in Papua New Guinea has resulted in, at least, 12 casualties. The ground failure occurred on March 21, 2020, in Lamindi, a village located in Western Highlands...
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Keller helps Neste – a global leader in renewable products – towards a greener future
As the world looks to meet growing demand for low-carbon energy sources, Neste – a global leader in renewable products – is investing S$2.2 billion (€1.4 billion) to increase biofuel production in Si...
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Μ 5,6 earthquake struck northwestern Greece causing structural failures
- Mar, 21, 2020
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Landslides News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Greece, Parga
A strong earthquake hit northwestern Greece resulting in structural failures, fortunately without causing any casualties. The tremblor struck at 2:49 am local time on Saturday, March 11, 2020. Its ep...
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Resources to support Online Education in Geotechnics due to COVID-19
In the wake of the continuing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease, and the concerns of the health, safety and well-being of the communities at academic institutions around the globe, many Un...
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The complex impact of sea-mountains on earthquake incidents
Scientists studied the impact of underwater mountains dragged into subduction zones and the geodynamic processes that occur near them. Sea-mountains are geologic formations that rise at least 1000 me...
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Reliable Testing in the West with GRL Washington
GRL Engineers, Inc. has provided reliable testing for over 40 years in the deep foundations industry. Known for quick response-time, the engineering firm covers testing throughout the United States,...
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