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News on limestone
Keller completed earth retention and foundation works in challenging soil profiles for a luxury aged care facility
The growth in demand for aged care facilities in Australia has led to an increase in private developers entering the market. One such developer is Oryx Communities, which is building luxury aged care...
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Dramatic landslide in Zakynthos Island, Greece: 7 people injured
- Sep, 13, 2018
- News On Natural Disasters / Failures Landslides
- Navagio beach, Zakynthos Island, Greece
The beach of Navagio in Zakynthos Island, Greece was struck by a massive rockfall resulting in 7 people injured including 2 children. Navagio is located in the Northwest part of Zakynthos (or Zante...
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Unexpected cavern in tunnel construction in France
A Tunnel Boring Machine successfully passed through an unexpected cavern during its drive on the Galerie des Janots water tunnel project in La Ciotat, France. The Galerie des Janots is part of a pr...
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The major role of Geology on the D-Day Landing in Normandy
The campaign that led to the WW2 allied victory in May 1945 began with the invasion in Normandy (June 6, 1944) where geology was a major issue to be considered. Geological aspects are seldom mentio...
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Earth opens up in Trikala, Greece, due to erosion and karstification
An impressive sinkhole opened in Koziakas mountain in Trikala, Greece, upsetting the residents of a nearby village. Luckily no damage to property or injuries were reported, however, local authorities...
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