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Woman geotechnical engineer featured in Globe and Mail news media; shines light on the need for women representation in science and engineering
- Dec, 13, 2012
- Other News Other Geotechnical
- University of Calgary, Canada.
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Globe and Mail news media published an article on the need for women in the fields of science and engineering. The article raises many interesting points including the fact that women in our field are...
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Tunnel Collapse in Sendai, Japan
A 50-60 m section of the Sasago tunnel on the Chuo Expressway collapsed in the Tokyo-bound lane, about 80 km from Tokyo. Probably 7 people have died and recovery is still ongoing. A fire that started...
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Multiple Landslides in the UK in the last week, Dr. Dave Petley reports
The intense rainfall events that hit the UK last week, caused not only floods but landslides all over the country. Dr. Dave Petley analyzes six of the landslide events. See his postings here and h...
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Success in Austin’s Waller Creek Tunnel a motivation for another tunnel? Not without additional federal funding…
The city of Austin invited members of the news media to visit Waller Creek Tunnel, which is being constructed to reduce flooding of the Waller Creek.Joe Pantalion, Deputy Director of the Watershed Pro...
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China: Another coal mine accident in Guizhou Province kills at least 19. Chinese Government: 1,146 deaths in 650 mining accidents just this year.
Another coal mine accident in China is reported today by Business Standard. The accident is caused by an explosion due to gas outburst at the Xiangshui Mine run by Panjiang Investment Holdings Group m...
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$20 billion for flood protection infrastructure in New York City? Let’s see…
As a consequence of Sandy’s disaster, flood protection of New York City seems to be an important part of the dialog towards the city elections next year. Christine Quinn, New York City Counci...
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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Eastern Kentucky- Not caused by humans!
The November 10th 2012 Magnitude 4.3 Kentucky earthquake was too deep to be caused by human activities, such as underground mining, the Kentucky Geological Survey announced. The ear...
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Italian seismic scientists convicted of manslaughter for failing to predict the L’Aquila quake
- Nov, 12, 2012
- Other News Earthquake Reconnaissance Seismic Risk & Reliability
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
An Italian court convicted six scientists of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology and a member of the Civil Protection Agency for failing to predict the deadly L’Aquila earthquake. Cnn...
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Guatemala Earthquake November 7, 2012
A strong earthquake off the coast of Guatemala shook the mountainous region of San Marcos state on Wednesday (November 07), destroying homes, crushing cars and trapping residents under rubble. View th...
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Landslide eating away homes in Everett, Washington
Residents in Everett, Washington (USA) are devastated by progressive landsliding that slowly damages their houses. A geotechnical investigation is ongoing with the residents accusing a city drain. So...
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