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New study finds that 2023 rockslide-induced mega-tsunami rang the earth for 9 days

A new study named “A rockslide-generated tsunami in a Greenland fjord rang Earth for 9 days” was published in the Science journal, on September 12, which reveals the reason behind a strange 9-day vib...

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Tragic incident in Thai-Chinese High-Speed Rail Project: Tunnel Collapse and Landslide Challenges

A tragic incident occurred as part of the ambitious Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project when a tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima province collapsed due to a landslide. The tunnel, part of the new railw...

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Geotechnical news recap of August 2024 now on YouTube!

You can now find Geoengineer.org's latest news recap video on YouTube, which includes what we found to be the most interesting geotechnical news of August 2024. Namely, these were: 1) High-Speed Prog...

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Uncovering the Deepening Crisis: Rancho Palos Verdes in California Faces New Landslide Threats

The coastal city of Rancho Palos Verdes has long struggled with the persistent threat of land movement, but recent findings have revealed that the situation is far more complex and perilous than prev...

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Retaining wall collapses onto cars in Vladivostok

Several videos have recently emerged, showing a retaining wall collapsing onto parked cars in the city of Vladivostok, Russia. Furthermore, the event took place shortly before 10 o'clock on the mo...

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Shimla Tunnel Blocked by Landslide: A Reminder of Geotechnical Risks

On August 12, a landslide in the Chalaunthi area of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, caused debris to crash down, sealing the entrance of an under-construction tunnel. The incident occurred during the const...

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Using GeoStudio to conduct 3D numerical analysis of groundwater seepage and stability at the Ripley Landslide site

Landslides come with significant potential for loss of life and damage to integral infrastructure. That’s why geotechnical engineers dedicate significant time and effort into preventing them – but...

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Massive landslide caught on video swallowing Chinese road

A rather large landslide was caught on video swallowing a road in China, on the morning of Wednesday, July 17. More specifically, the event took place near the village of Jiajiadian, which is locate...

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Lowville apartment’s backyard disappears in landslide

A video has recently emerged showing the backyard of an apartment building in Lowville, New York, getting swallowed by a landslide on Wednesday, July 10th. Furthermore, the property is located at...

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Landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia

A landslide took place on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island in the early hours of Sunday, July 7, claiming the lives of at least 12 people, officials said on Monday. Furthermore, prior to the landslide’s...

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