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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...
Cohesive Soils
Cohesive Soils What are Cohesive Soils? Cohesive soils are fine-grained, low-strength, and easily deformable soils...
What is a cave?
What is a cave? Simply put, a cave is a hole in the ground but...
Where are diamonds found?
Where are diamonds found? Diamonds are usually found in pipes (“diatremes”) in which certain Precambrian...
