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M 7.5 earthquake hits South Pacific
A strong earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, east of New Caledonia, on December 5, 2018. A strong earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, east of New Caledonia, on December 5, 2018. Read more
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Alaska's road amazing repair in 4 days
A road, completely destroyed by the powerful M 7.0 earthquake in Alaska, was fully repaired in under 4 days. A road, completely destroyed by the powerful M 7.0 earthquake in Alaska, was fully repaire...
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Video with the most captivating 2018 Geotechnical Engineering News
Geoengineer.org is pleased to launch for another year the video with a selection of the most captivating news that were posted in its Geotechnical News Center in 2018. Geoengineer.org is pleased to l...
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Urban floods: A major issue in the U.S.
Floods triggered by intense storms cause major problems in urban environments. New research (full report attached) by scientists from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland shows t...
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Rockfall at the underground Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in California
A rock fall occurred in the underground Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, California. A rock fall occurred in the underground Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsba...
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Leaning tower of Pisa has become slightly straighter
The leaning tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is now stable and according to a recent report, its tilt is reduced by 4 centimeters. The leaning tower of Pisa, located in Italy, is now stable and accor...
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New method to transform construction waste into useful materials
A group of German researchers has found a way to manipulate construction waste by turning them into new materials. A group of German researchers has found a way to manipulate construction waste by tu...
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Agreement on the world's longest underwater pipeline
Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Italy have reached into an agreement about the EastMed gas pipeline. The project, that will constitute the world's longest underwater pipeline and is expected to cos...
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Strong earthquake struck western Iran
West part of Iran was hit by a strong Mw 6,4 earthquake on Sunday, November 25, 2018. West part of Iran was hit by a strong Mw 6,4 earthquake on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Read more
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Perry bridge wins Structural Awards 2018 for pedestrian bridges
Waikato's Perry Bridge, located in New Zealand, received the international "Structural Award 2018" for pedestrian bridges. Waikato's Perry Bridge, located in New Zealand, received the international "...
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