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The aftermath of a landslide near Alta municipality in Norway. Photo: Hanne Larsen / Altaposten
Failures

Dramatic Landslide Video in Norway

June 3, 2020 rockman Comments Off on Dramatic Landslide Video in Norway

An (apparent) quick clay landslide occurred in Northern Norway today, affecting a 2,000 foot length of slope and carrying multiple houses into the sea. The landslide is located on the western side of Kråkneset in […]

10,000 evacuated after two dams fail in Midland County, Michigan
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Two Michigan Dam’s Breach, Thousands Evacuated

May 20, 2020 rockman Comments Off on Two Michigan Dam’s Breach, Thousands Evacuated

Two dams breached in Midland County, Michigan, causing flooding and the evacuation of 10,000 local residents after days of heavy rains. The Edenville Dam and the Sanford Dam both experienced “catastrophic dam failures” affecting the […]

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Video: Drilling Test Wells in The Grand Canyon

May 20, 2020 rockman Comments Off on Video: Drilling Test Wells in The Grand Canyon

Drilling test wells at the bottom of the Grand Canyon requires a great deal of planning, logistics, and of course the right equipment and expertise. Yellow Jacket Drilling Services, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, was selected […]

GeoStudio's 3D Editor Interface
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GeoStudio Fundamentals Webinar Series

April 21, 2020 rockman Comments Off on GeoStudio Fundamentals Webinar Series

Geotechnical software company GEOSLOPE is offering a free webinar series on their GeoStudio software. This free, one-time-only, series provides training similar to their paid workshops for SLOPE/W and SEEP/W. The webinar sessions will be once […]

Jim Cahill is inducted into the ADSC Hall of Fame
Comings and Goings

Jim Cahill inducted into ADSC Hall of Fame

March 31, 2020 rockman Comments Off on Jim Cahill inducted into ADSC Hall of Fame

Jim Cahill, a long-time executive with Case Foundation Company (now Keller North America) was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC) at their annual meeting in January. Jim […]

Upper Roberts Meadow Reservoir Dam Breach and Stream Restoration Project - GZA
Comings and Goings

GZA Acquires Minnesota-based Vieau Associates Inc.

March 31, 2020 rockman Comments Off on GZA Acquires Minnesota-based Vieau Associates Inc.

Geotechnical and multi-disciplinary firm GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) recently announced the acquisition of Vieau Associates Inc. (Vieau), an environmental services firm founded in Minneapolis-St. Paul over 20 years ago. Vieau provides a variety of environmental […]