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February 24, 2021 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on 50th Anniversary of San Fernando Earthquake

I posted about the 10th anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake, but there was another notable earthquake anniversary recently…the 50th anniversary of the 1971 San Fernando earthquake. Khaled Chowdhury from the US Army Corps of Engineers […]

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USACE wants 6 sea walls at Pismo Beach

December 15, 2010 rockman Project Related Comments Off on USACE wants 6 sea walls at Pismo Beach

Coastal erosion is threatening existing structures at Shell Beach and northern Pismo Beach near San Luis Obispo, California. The Army Corps of Engineers suggests 6 sea walls to protect infrastructure such as two sewage treatment […]

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Up to $331M of New Orleans Levee Reconstruction Work Awarded

August 11, 2009 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Up to $331M of New Orleans Levee Reconstruction Work Awarded

In four separate contracts, up to $331 million in levee reconstruction projects were awarded last week by the USACE to rebuild levees in some of the hardest hit areas from Hurricane Katrina, including St. Bernard […]