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6.4 Magnitude Quake Rocks Taiwan: Infrastructure and Preparedness Under Spotlight

In the early hours of January 21, 2025, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan near Chiayi County. The quake, with its epicenter located 38 kilometers southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a...

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Watch Dr. Rudy Bonaparte Share His Insights on Being a Geoprofessional in Our Latest Geo-Short!

Discover Dr. Rudy Bonaparte’s perspective on being a geoprofessional in our latest geo-short video! This inspiring clip is from ASCE Geo-Institute's Geo Legends Interview Series (Season 4, Episode 6)...

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Eurocode 7's Evolution: Enhancing Resilience with Reliability Based Methods in Geotechnical Projects

The second-generation Eurocode 7 marks a pivotal evolution in geotechnical engineering standards, introducing reliability-based design approaches to enhance precision and adaptability. The recently r...

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Advancing Deep Foundation Design: The Three-Row Pile Solution

As urban landscapes grow increasingly vertical, the need for advanced foundation systems has intensified. Traditional methods, such as single or double-row pile supports, are often inadequate for the...

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Unsettling Ground: Can Oil Extraction Trigger Earthquakes?

A cluster of over 100 small earthquakes in Surrey during 2018 and 2019 has sparked debate about whether oil extraction activities may have been the cause. With magnitudes ranging from 1.34 to 3.18, t...

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GRL Engineers, Inc. Names Joel Webster, P.E., as North Carolina Branch Manager

GRL Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Joel Webster, P.E., to North Carolina Branch Manager. Since joining GRL in 2017, Joel has made significant contributions to the company, pl...

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Groundwater Strikes And 100 Tons of Trouble: Tackling the Gobowen Railway Landslide

A 100-ton landslide disrupted railway services between Shrewsbury and Wrexham on January 5, 2025, prompting swift action from Network Rail and the contractor team. The landslide, which occurred at Go...

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Salt Domes: Revolutionizing Long-Duration Energy Storage in Gulf Coast

As renewable energy sources like wind and solar become more prominent, the need for efficient, long-duration energy storage has become increasingly urgent. A groundbreaking solution is emerging in th...

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Cradley Heath Landslide: How Geotechnical Oversights Impact Communities

A landslide at Haden Cross Drive, a privately owned housing estate in Cradley Heath, has disrupted the lives of residents and highlighted the serious risks associated with slope failures. The inciden...

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The Denali Fault Decoded: Unlocking 620 Miles of Geological Secrets

Recent groundbreaking research has shed light on the Denali Fault's 620-mile segment, revealing that three distinct geological sites—Clearwater Mountains, Kluane Lake, and the Coast Mountains—were on...

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