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Funny picture of a bikeway!
Have a look at this pole, supported by big chunks of concrete in the middle of the bikeway! Have a look at this pole, supported by big chunks of concrete in the middle of the bikeway!...
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Twitter to help in real-time flood map generation!
As a flooding event is still in progress, real-time information on its extent and the population affected is difficult to obtain, putting rescue crews and associated agencies in a difficult position i...
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China Blocks Yangtze Dam Project, According to Activists
According to environmental activists, the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection has issued an order that will stop the building of a hydroelectric dam near the western city of Chongqing on the...
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Colorado River Tops Endangered Rivers List
The environmental group American Rivers, released a list of the top ten rivers in the country facing imminent threats on Tuesday. A portion of the Colorado River, which winds through the Grand Canyon...
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Seismic hazard for British Columbia - Alaska region is complicated new study finds
Coast of British Columbia and south eastern Alaska are frequently hit by strong earthquakes originating from a complex system of faults that give high magnitude shakes. The close examination of the tw...
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Japan concerned over Fukushima coolant water disposal
Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant, is currently flushing water to keep the reactors' temperature low enough in an effort to avoid radioactive releases. Radioactivit...
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Photo gallery: a house in Lancaster PE is entirely made of straw!
In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the Pellman family live in a house that is entirely different from anything else! It is mainly constructed of straw and other local materials. In Lancaster, Pennsylv...
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See now online the April issue of TheCivilEngineer.org Newsletter !
TheCivilEngineer.org is pleased to announce the April issue of our monthly Newsletter ! In April's issue, we very happy to introduce to you the first 2015 Geotechnical Business Directory! The...
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Arizona Geological Survey: New landslide inventory project about to begin
As a result of the continuing landslides and their detrimental effects on property and infrastructure, the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) is about to begin a new landslide inventory project. The new...
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Extensive tunnel network accidentally discovered in Cappadocia, Turkey
Accidentally discovered during the construction of a housing project, an extensive network of tunnels in the area of Cappadocia, Turkey, known for its underground cities, is being explored and its siz...
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