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Evaluating the earthquake hazard of hydraulic fracturing
A new study suggests new guidelines in order to mitigate the earthquake risk triggered by hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling A new study suggests new guidelines in order to mi...
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USGS releases the first meticulous geological map of the Moon
The United States Geologic Survey (USGS), in collaboration with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute, has released the first detailed geologic map The United States Geologic Survey (USGS), in colla...
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Evaluating the impact of urban development on flood risk
According to a new study, urban development may cause severe issues when it comes to flooding risk. The study, recently published in Geophysical Research Letters, was conducted by scientists from t...
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U.S. coastal areas will be frequently flooded if sea-level rise is not mitigated
According to a new study, coastal cities in the United States may experience flooding incidents even on a daily basis if sea-level rise is not mitiga According to a new study, coastal cities in the U...
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New insights about ancient continent north of Canada
A new study, published in the Journal of Petrology, presents new discoveries about the North Atlantic Craton. A craton is a part of continental crust A new study, published in the Journal of Petrolog...
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Study on the impact of fires in high-rise buildings
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), conducted a thorough experimental study on the impact of fire in high-rise office buildings. Building codes in the U...
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Composite Metal Foams ready for industry applications
Composite Metal Foams (CFMs) have come closer to commercial applications after successfully passing the “simulated pool fire testing”. CFMs are materials that consist of metallic s...
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New technique to monitor structural deformation in real time
Scientists have developed a new, low-cost method to detect and precisely measure the deformation of structures. The technique utilizes a camera fixed on a tripod facing the structure of interest. T...
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Resources to support Online Education in Geotechnics due to COVID-19
In the wake of the continuing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease, and the concerns of the health, safety and well-being of the communities In the wake of the continuing spread of the Coron...
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Resources to support Online Education in Geotechnics due to COVID-19
In the wake of the continuing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease, and the concerns of the health, safety and well-being of the communities In the wake of the continuing spread of the Coron...
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