In this paper is discussed and reconciled two diametrically opposed views concerning the future of world oil production and prices. The geological view expects that physical constraints will dominate the future evolution of oil output and prices. It is supported ...

This is an overview from the Uniniversity of Hawai concerning the coastlines of the 8 islands of the Hawaian system.

Description and simple practical guidance for living in karst areas.This booklet describes ways to live safely, comfortably, and productively in karst areas, and illustrates that through use of improved science and technology, environmental concerns associated ...

Growth and subsurface development of three sinkholes in Kansas with seismic methods.

<p>Landslide risk assessment is the proves of making a decision recommendation on whether existing risks are tolerable and present risk control measures are adequate, and if not, whether alternative risk control measures are justified or will be implemented. ...

This paper describes the hot mud that has been gushing from the ground near a gas exploration well, in Sidoarjo, East Java, 35 kilometres south of Indonesia's second largest city, Surabaya.

Definitions of structural rock terms.

Geological evidence suggests that during a future eruption, Cumbre Vieja Volcano on the Island of La Palmamay experience a catastrophic failure of its west flank, dropping 150 to 500 km3 of rock into the sea. Using a geologically reasonable estimate of landslide ...

<p>In this brief note, several important issues associated with the design and construction of embankment dams, which engineers often encounter in the dam project, are summarized, and some discussions are given on them by introducing recent development of ...

Slope stability accidents are one of the leading causes of fatalities at U.S. surface mining operations. The Spokane Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is currently conducting research to reduce the fatalities ...