Geosciences
Introduction Buried and open tunnel valleys are common features in former glaciated regions (Kehew et al., 2012, van der Vegt et al., 2012). The buried valleys are often a key … Read More
Introduction Three-dimensional geological modeling (3DGM) is a developing technology for geological studies, mineral resource exploration, and quantitative estimation of mineral resources (Houlding, 1994; Mallet, 2002; Wu and Xu, 2004; Fallara … Read More
Introduction During the process of mining investigation, design & construction, a great deal of geological data must be processed and gave a feedback to the practical production. The storage management … Read More
Introduction Deep-seated landslides (generally referred to as deep-seated gravity slope deformations, DSGSDs) are large mass movements. They are found in most rock types, with discontinuous and poorly defined lateral boundaries, … Read More
Introduction There is no doubt that recognition and mitigation of roof control hazards has improved over the past 30 years. Technology and methodology of roof support implementation has made mines … Read More
Introduction According to the Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA), between 2006 and 2016, the underground stone mining industry had the highest fatality rate in 4 out of 10 years, compared … Read More
Introduction The 3D visualization can give people an intuitive feel. The virtual reality technology can create a virtual environment. The common influence of visual sense, auditory sense and tactile sense … Read More
Volcanoes are an explosive and mysterious process by which molten rock from Earth’s interior escapes back into the atmosphere. Why the volcano erupts — and where it draws its lava … Read More
Research by a UCLA geologist and colleagues could give builders and urban planners more detailed information about how susceptible areas are to landslides and earthquakes. The study, by Seulgi Moon, … Read More
Dynamite shakes the truth from the Earth’s underbelly. Any geologist will tell you the Earth’s crust is broken into tectonic plates that “float” around like gigantic rafts. But just what … Read More
