Geologic Hazards
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Software Updates
gINT Version 8.1.016 Update
gINT Version 8.1.016 update has been released as of May 4, 2007. You can download this release from gINT Software, Inc.’s website.
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Landowners Fight Drilling Near Nuclear Blast Site
In the late 60’s and 70’s at a site in the western Colorado Mountains, the US Government tried using nuclear explosions at a depth of greater than 8,000 ft to fracture the rock in an […]
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ASTM Updates – 5/7/07
GeoPrac.net continues to try to keep everyone up to date on new changes to ASTM standards in soil, rock, construction and related areas. Read on for a list of newly approved standards as well as new work items.
Geologic Hazards
Machu Picchu at risk from Landslides
The world famous archaeological site, Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes Mountains may be at risk from landslides. A paper published by three Japanese researchers describes their field work and instrumentation of the site and their analyses. Read on for more info. (Photo by Jungle_Boy)
Press Releases
Government and Industry Officials Launch National Three-Digit “Call Before You Dig” Telephone Number
All Americans Urged to Use New FCC Designated Number to Prevent Injuries, Expenses and Penalties and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a press conference today on the National Mall, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) joined with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, the Federal Communications Commission, and representatives from national launch partners the Associated General Contractors of America, John Deere, The Travelers Companies, Inc., and Cox Communications, to ceremonially connect 811, the new national "Call Before You Dig" number.
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California Snow Pack Just 29% of Normal
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the California State Department of Water Resources indicates the Sierra snow pack is at just 29% of normal leading state officials to start pushing water conservation measures. According to […]
Software Updates
GeoStudio 2007 Released
As of May 1st, GEO-SLOPE International Ltd. has released GeoStudio 2007, a major update to their popular suite of geotechnical and geo-environmental modeling software. The suite included SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, SIGMA/W, QUAKE/W, TEMP/W, CTRAN/W, AIR/W and VADOSE/W. Read on for some of the new features.
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Maine Geological Survey Asks for Help With Landslides
The Maine Geological Survey has posted an online questionnaire asking the public to help locate and inventory landslides that have occurred in the last 20 years. The questions include location information, damage estimates, and even […]