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GDS’ Instruments’ CO2 adsorption cell used by Seren Laboratory to measure rock response to gas injection and extraction
- Nov, 08, 2013
- Other News Geoenvironmental Engineering Laboratory Testing
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The Seren Multipurpose Gas Laboratory is part of the Seren research project that is led by the Geoenvironmental Research Centre (GRC) in partnership with the British Geological Survey (BGS). A primary...
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Texas study shows gas injection a probable suspect of creating earthquakes
- Nov, 04, 2013
- Other News Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Snyder, TX, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The goal of the study, published last Monday in the science journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was to investigate earthquakes greater than magnitude 3 of the period between 2006...
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Tumbi Quarry landslide: was it caused by rainfall or seismic activity?
A paper by Robbins et al. 2013, reviews the landslide that occurred on January 24, 2012 in the Tagali Valley, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG). The fatal consequences of the landsli...
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Landslide sensors preventing disasters
- Nov, 01, 2013
- Other News Landslides Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters
- Huntsville, AL, United States
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A team from the Atmospheric Science Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville tested wireless sensors in an active landslide zone. The goal of the study was to estimate the potential infor...
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Tower of Pisa losing its tilt
According to an annual report on the monument’s stability, the leaning Tower of Pisa has straightened up by an inch (2.5cm), due to stabilization efforts of the period between 1990 and 2001. The fi...
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ASFE Survey report on financial state of Geoprofessional Firms points to less optimism about the future compared to 6 months ago. Still almost 50% expect increased revenues
The GBA Business Practices Committee conducted a survey about the financial state of Geoprofessional Firms that comprise ASFE/The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA). The survey refers to the s...
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Philippines landslides induced by earthquake
- Oct, 15, 2013
- Other News Landslides Liquefaction Engineering Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance
- Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Landslides, sinkholes, floods, liquefaction and earthquake deformation were some of the disastrous results of the M 7.1 earthquake that struck the island of Bohol on 15 October 2013. According to t...
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Geothermal energy using the 'fracking' process
Alta Rock Company, based in Seattle, shows how hydraulic fracturing can be used not only as a way to extract natural gas but, also, as a way to make use of geothermal resources. This method uses hi...
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Two steel towers as temporary support for Leo Frigo Bridge
- Oct, 22, 2013
- Other News Foundation Design / Construction
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Wisconsin DOT announced the construction of temporary piers to support the section of the Leo Frigo Bridge which collapsed due to roadway’s failure. Two steel towers will be placed on both sides of...
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Sahara Sand Dunes about to destroy Tatooine, birthplace of Star Wars Hero Anakin Skywalker
Tunisia’s Sahara desert, known as Tatooine in the ‘Star Wars’ saga, has been a desirable destination for the film series’ fans. For almost a decade the set, which is located northwest of Tozeur city a...
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