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...
Read MoreA 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,...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreNon-profit's organization survey and analyses on climate change, point out that South and North Carolina face the threat of extreme flood events as a result of sea level rise. Climate Centra...
Read MoreAccording 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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreA mega-project natural gas pipeline, proposed to pass through Michigan heading to Ontario, upsets Michigan residents, who fear that their properties will be torn up again as it happened with the Line...
Read MoreAn educational initiative aiming in introducing secondary school students to the duties of geotechnical engineers was undertaken by the Hong Kong government early July. The Day Camp included a series...
Read MoreBentley System has announced the availability of its new SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, CivilStorm, and StormCAD V8i (SELECTseries 4) products for the analysis and design of wastewater and stormwater systems....
Read MoreA century-old stone block retaining wall failure, after heavy rain occurring in late April and captured on video, resulted in blocking Baltimore's railroad network. In total, eight parked cars, light...
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