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Extensive landslides engulf entire village in Amaliada, Greece
Extensive landslide phenomena are developing in the last few days in Amaliada Greece, threatening an entire village. The situation is significantly worsened by rainy weather and scientists monitoring...
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Japanese Seismic Success Serves as example to Northwest
Constructed in 2006, just outside Kadonowaki, Japan, the Ishinomaki Red Cross Hospital stands as a monument to civil engineering. The five-story, 402-bed hospital operated at full capacity during and...
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Thailand innovative home floats in case of flooding
The two storey home in a Thai neighborhood for factory workers has a special feature that is not directly visible to the average eye. Hidden in the home's foundation is a system that allows it to floa...
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[Video]: Enjoy a drone flight in Crossrail's tunnels!
For the first time, BBC was allowed to fly a drone along Crossrail's tunnels and the video is provided below! For the first time, BBC was allowed to fly a drone along Crossrail's tunnels and th...
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Is Interpretation of Kolmogorov's Theory of Turbulence Wrong?
Russian scientist, Andrew Kolmogorov’s theory of turbulence has been widely accepted as a basic tenet of fluid dynamic theory since its introduction in 1941. New research out of the University o...
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[Video]: Sinkhole formation in Russia
Three separate cameras in Russia catch a sinkhole being created a few meters away from a residential area! Three separate cameras in Russia catch a sinkhole being created a few meters away from...
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Scientific prediction says the Big One is more likely than previously assessed
Chances of a large magnitude earthquake in California are higher than previously estimated seven years ago. Scientists came up with the new prediction using a new model based on the latest research an...
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World's Tallest Wooden Structure to be Built Next Year
At 270-feet and €60M plans for the world’s tallest wooden structure, to be built next year, have been unveiled. Designed by Rudiger Lainer and Partner the wooden skyscraper will be built in the Seesta...
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Lack of Snow to Worsen California's Drought
In the midst of a four year drought, California’s limited snowpack promises another dry year in 2015. Mountain temperatures, which claim the hottest October - January period in 120 years, have p...
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The March Newsletter issue of TheCivilEngineer.org is out!
TheCivilEngineer.org is pleased to announce the March issue of our monthly newsletter ! In March's issue, you will find the latest most interesting industry news of interest to civil engineers, dir...
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