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Tectonics and Ancient Civilizations
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Rockman's Ramblings
Turkey Earthquake Reflections
Geological engineers and engineering geologists are fascinated by the occurrence of natural hazards such as landslides, debris flows, rockslides, and earthquakes. At times we can feel almost giddy when looking at the destructive videos, and […]
Geologic Hazards
Video: Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later
October 17, 1989 at around 5 pm, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake known as the Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area causing significant damage and loss of life. Many remember the fact that […]
Geologic Hazards
Study: Port of Anchorage replacement vulnerable to liquefaction in earthquake
A recent study concluded that three of four recently constructed segments of a new port facility in Anchorage, Alaska were not constructed correctly and even if they were, are vulnerable to liquefaction related damage during […]