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What makes gold so important?
What makes gold so important? Gold is a very precious metal. For most cultures, both...
How are deep displacements measured?
How are deep displacements measured? There are two widely used ways, which are: Inclinometers Inclinometers...
Rock Bolts
Rock Bolts Rockfalls or rockslides are common in areas where highly fractured rocks are exposed...
Why Mount Everest keeps changing its height
An ancient geologic smashup raised the mighty Himalaya mountains—and the collision continues today. Climbers who...
Predicting volcanic eruption?
Predicting volcanic eruption? Predicting volcanic eruptions Yes, it can, the technology has advanced enough, with...
Intact rock
Intact rock What is intact rock? Intact rock is rock material with no joints or...
What is geotechnical drilling?
Borehole drilling Geotechnical drilling is normally small in diameter and are made with lightweight, versatile...
What are rock falls?
What are rock falls? Rock falls Rock falls are very quick free falls of rock...
Piezometer
Piezometer What is a piezometer? Piezometer is the geotechnical sensors that are used to measure...
Noncohesive Soils
Noncohesive Soils What are noncohesive soils? Noncohesive soils are mineral soils that exhibit granular characteristics...
