Large earth fissures are convenient places to dump garbage and potentially contaminate the local groundwater. (photo AGI)
This image illustrates a slab failure which is a type of rockfall where a massive piece of rock fails along a joint, fracture, or bedding plane. (photo AGI)
Effects of land subsidence from groundwater withdrawal. (photo AGI)
bluff stabilization project showing grout injection into sandy terrace deposits (photo: J. Geraci)
August 8, 2008
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This year's Earth Science Week will be held from October 14-20 and will celebrate the theme "The Pulse of Earth Science."
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During this year's field season, AEG is hosting a photo and video contest. We are looking for the best photos and videos that show "How Environmental and Engineering Geologists Benefit Society."
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Landslides can be devasting and destructive. Watch the video of a recent mudslide in Washington State. VIDEO Raw Footage of the Kelso, Washington Mudslide
  Don't miss the 2008 AEG Annual Meeting - September 15-20, 2008 - New Orleans, LA
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