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NASA's InSight lander stops drilling after hitting an impenetrable material

NASA's Mars Insight lander has paused drilling operations after hitting a hard material beneath the surface. Research operations have greatly increased knowledge about the characteristics of the Red...

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The devastating impact of Gold Mining in South Africa

For 130 years South Africa has been exploiting its gold resources in Johannesburg. But at what cost? 278 abandoned mines and 200 mining dumps, that contain about 6 billion tons of waste, ...

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World's most intricate subway networks

Urbanization in large cities is constantly increasing the demand for advanced and complex metro networks. Researchers examine the possibility that common users may not be able to adapt to such compli...

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ISSMGE news and information circular-February 2019

The ISSMGE (International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering) has issued the news and information circular-February, 2019.  This circular includes the following activities...

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Hayward Baker expands its regional presence with new office facility in Phoenix

Hayward Baker, North America's leader in geotechnical construction, announces the opening of a new office location in Phoenix, Arizona. The new Phoenix office will help further Hayward Baker’s organi...

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Moretrench Announces New Water Treatment Division Management

Moretrench, A Hayward Baker Company, announced the addition of Ed Carter as the new Groundwater Treatment Division Manager. Under Carter's leadership, Moretrench will continue to provide turn-key wat...

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Participate in Geoengineer.org Survey And Win Books

Dear members of Geoengineer.org newsletter, Geoengineer.org will celebrate 20 years next year. In these two decades, Geoengineer.org, that started as a hobby, has been warmly welcomed by the geotech...

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Is tunneling safe in Los Angeles?

Following Elon Musk's attempt to introduce underground transportation systems a question is raised. Is tunneling safe in Los Angeles? Musk founded a construction company (Boring Company)...

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Monitoring a slow-moving landslide in Washington state

A slow-moving landslide, located on Rattlesnake Ridge beyond Union Gap, Wash, will be monitored by the Washington State Department of Transportation.  The first signs of landsliding were detec...

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Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy

Mount Etna, the most active volcano of Europe, erupted on Christmas Eve, causing numerous earthquakes and closing the airport of Catania. The largest of the 130 seismic shocks reported was Mw 4.9,...

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