News
News
Concerning building collapses in Chicago after snow accumulation
Six buildings have collapsed this month in Chicago, U.S., raising concerns about old infrastructure sustainability. On February 16, 2021, 3 buildings collapsed after snow accumulation caused by a s...
Read More
Texas power outages persist
Thousands of households remain without electricity in Texas, as the state’s power grid operator comes under scrutiny. Almost half a million people in the State of Texas are still obliged to l...
Read More
Finding a missing tectonic plate
Scientists from the University of Houston have managed to detect signs of a controversial tectonic plate knows as the Resurrection Plate. The existen Scientists from the University of Houston have ma...
Read More
Powerful M 7.1 earthquake struck Japan
A massive M 7.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Japan is an earthquake-prone country that lies on the Pacific R A massive M 7.1 earthquake hit off the coast of J...
Read More
Bridge crossings that protect wildlife
Authorities across the world are trying to implement a wildlife-friendly strategy when it comes to roadway crossings. Road infrastructure is vast covering numerous kilometers worldwide. According t...
Read More
Glacier collapse triggers a dam burst in India
More than 170 people are feared dead after a glacier collapse triggered floods and damaged 2 dams in north India. The incident occurred on Sunday, Fe More than 170 people are feared dead after a glac...
Read More
Brazilian Dam Collapse in 2019: Vale fined $7 billion in compensation
Vale, the company owning a mining waste dam that collapsed in 2019 was fined $7 billion in compensation. On January 25, 2019, an 86-meter dam operate Vale, the company owning a mining waste dam that...
Read More
Denmark to construct a 10GW wind farm in an artificial island
Denmark plans to build the first artificial island that will serve as a clean energy generator. The artificial island is planned to be constructed 80 kilometers away from Denmark’s west coast...
Read More
"Geo-Trends Review" fourteenth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the fourteenth issue of "Geo-Trends Revie GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotech...
Read More
New flood defense system for the Port of Tilbury, UK
A new flood defense system will be established in the Port of Tilbury, Sussex, United Kingdom. An innovative scheme concerning a flood protection system will be implemented in the Port of Tilbury w...
Read More