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How Quicksand Causes Dam Failures

In civil engineering, quicksand is more than just a puddle of mud! The "quick condition" occurs when seepage reduces the ...
The mixture, which is a combination of sand and water, typically occurs in areas near water — but it can also be found in deserts Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working ...
Telling Alaskans they can’t know the estimated construction cost will further erode public support for the long-discussed ...