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Can we use the power of satellite remote sensing to detect and mitigate the risk of sinkholes?

In March 2024, a landslip occurred beneath a stretch of railway between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, UK.

Many factors can cause a tailings dam to collapse from extreme weather to structural weakness, but what is the cost of a total failure?

When discussing ground movement and its potential hazards, landslides and subsidence often come up as two critical yet distinct...

In early May 2024, a section of the mountainside collapsed in China’s Guangdong Province, following many days of heavy rain. A 17.9m...

Hillside living offers stunning views and a serene environment, but it also comes with unique engineering consideration. As climate...

Resolution in remote sensing refers to the level of detail that a satellite sensor can capture in its imagery. It is a critical aspect of...

Understanding Subsidence Subsidence is the gradual sinking or settling of the Earth's surface. Human activities and climate change have...

Track movement, whether due to subsidence, ground instability, or other geological factors, poses a persistent threat to rail infrastructure

In today’s rapidly changing climate landscape, the threats posed by geohazards are becoming increasingly pronounced and complex. But what...

Tailings dams are complex structures, subject to various environmental and operational challenges.

The Technicalities of Satellite Remote Sensing In the realm of InSAR analysis, aperture size plays a pivotal role in determining the...

A Guide to Track Movement in Rail Safety Impact of Infrastructure Failures Infrastructure failures, such as track defects, signalling...

What is Creep? Creep is the slow change of soil shape under a steady load over time. This happens without a significant change in stress....

InSAR has become an indispensable tool for engineers and organisations looking to enhance safety, efficiency, and decision-making.

How is a remote sensing satellite powered, and how is this power distributed around the satellite? In reality, the specific power systems...

The height of a retaining wall depends on various factors, including the type of wall, design specifications, and local building codes.

Whether a material makes a good or poor scatterer for PS InSAR depends on its ability to reflect radar signals consistently.

Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of corner reflectors when using them to collect satellite remote sensing data. Some...

From geological processes to human activities, understanding the dynamics of subsidence is pivotal in preserving structural integrity.