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Earthquakes can aggravate sea water level rise

According to a new study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, earthquakes can cause sea level rise even faster than climate change. Researchers believe that certain regions...

New study suggests a method to replenish depleted aquifers

Scientists from Stanford University have introduced a new method to replenish aquifers by using flooding fields. The research focuses on California where overpumping has caused severe settlements i...

Are underground roads the solution for better urban environments?

Traffic congestion has become a critical issue in urban environments as it decreases the quality of life and increases the pollution levels. Would underground roadways resolve this problem? Current...

Hayward Baker: Rolling Hills Wind Farm

Hayward Baker’s ability to assemble experienced personnel and resources in-house to perform all techniques under one turnkey contract streamlined the overall ground improvement/foundation installatio...

Earth's first mission for planetary defense

Over the next decade, both NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will take the first steps toward a defensive plan against asteroids. The solar system is full of giant asteroids hurtling around,...

Moon is making the days on Earth longer

A study shows evidence that as the distance between Earth and the moon increases year by year, the days are getting longer. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison claim that moon c...

Cracks open in Hawaii and threaten local house

After dealing with volcanic ash and toxic gasses spewing from the fissures left behind, the residents in the Leilani Estates community have to copy with enormous cracks. Ground cracks are asso...

Geoengineering polar glaciers to decelerate ice melting

Scientists believe that an interference in polar glaciers melting is critical in order to slow the sea-level rise. Polar ice melt down is a significant issue that will cause major modifications in...

GeoWorld reached 8,000 registered members!

We are pleased to announce that GeoWorld, the biggest online professional networking site for geotechnical engineers and associated fields, has now reached 8,000+ active members listed from the worldw...

Shamsher Prakash Foundation 2018 prize solicitation

Shamsher Prakash Foundation solicits nomination for the 2018 SHAMSHER PRAKASH RESEARCH AWARD for young engineers, scientists and researchers from all over the world. Shamsher Prakash Foundati...

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