Alabama Hills: A California Geological Treasure
January 15, 2020
On the eastern slope of the Sierras, just three hours north of Los Angeles, lies the deceptively-named “Alabama Hills” — a wonder of geology and
What Are Sinkholes, And Why Do They Form?
June 25, 2019
The name speaks for itself: a sinkhole is a hole that has formed from the originally normal ground that has sunk in, but how and
What Is Farming Carbon Capture?
May 28, 2019
In recent years, discussions surrounding climate change have focused on agriculture, and animal agriculture in particular. The amount of methane emitted from livestock accounts for
Is California Still In A Drought? (April 2019)
April 24, 2019
Is California still in a drought? That’s what many Californians are wondering after a winter of storms, snow and heavy rain. According to the U.S.
All Geotechnics Is Local
February 1, 2019
Many of us have heard this famous expression: “All Politics is Local.” Incidentally, the same idea applies to the geotechnical and environmental engineering profession. In
What Are “Modified” Soils Reports?
January 11, 2019
Considering some new construction on your home? Here’s something you should definitely familiarize yourself with: some jurisdictions (such as the city of Glendale) allow for
Sometimes Bigger Is Better (For Home Improvement Projects)
January 8, 2019
With the ever-increasing value of land in metropolitan areas, property owners are encouraged to make improvements on underutilized properties. This generally involves making additions to
Climate Change Might Be Behind California’s Wildfire Increase
December 26, 2018
The 2018 wildfire season in California was the largest and most destructive the state had seen to date, resulting in nearly 2 million acres of
What Is Geotechnical Engineering?
November 28, 2018
Geotechnical engineering plays an enormously important role in the building of any structure. The soil and rock the building sits atop will form the all-important
How Geology Might Help Us Understand Climate Change
October 30, 2018
Geology and Climate Change – It’s A Lot More Than Just Studying Rocks People unfamiliar with our science might mistakenly assume that geology is little
