Geologic Time Scale The Geologic Time Scale is an international system used by geologists to […] Geologic Time ScaleDecember 31, 2020 in Geology & Earth Science / Glossary by Geo Forward (updated on December 31, 2020)
Plutonic Rock (Igneous) Definition The term “Plutonic” in the field of geology refers to an […] Plutonic Rock (Igneous)December 31, 2020 in Glossary by Geo Forward (updated on January 15, 2021)
Tsunami Tsunami: In the seismology branch of geology, a tsunami is an oceanic wave (gravitational) […] TsunamiDecember 31, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on June 24, 2021)
Sand Boil A “Sand Boil” is a cone-shaped deposit of sand that is formed during […] Sand BoilDecember 20, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Seismic Moment Seismic Moment: In the seismology branch of geology, seismic moment represents a measure […] Seismic MomentDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on June 24, 2021)
Moment Magnitude (M) Moment Magnitude (M): In the seismology branch of geology, moment magnitude is […] Moment Magnitude (M)December 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on June 24, 2021)
Subsidence “Subsidence” is a geologic condition, in which a localized mass movement occurs, resulting in […] SubsidenceDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Surface-Wave Magnitude “Surface-Wave Magnitude” is the magnitude of an earthquake that scientists estimate using measurements […] Surface-Wave MagnitudeDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Topple Definition Topple – Slope movement due to forces that cause an overturning moment about […] ToppleDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on January 23, 2021)
Runoff (R) The term “Runoff” (R) in hydrogeology and geology refers to the part of […] Runoff (R)December 16, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Potentiometric Surface The term “Potentiometric Surface” means the hydrogeological surface that represents the total hydraulic […] Potentiometric SurfaceDecember 16, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Permeability “Permeability” in engineering geology and geotechnical engineering refers to the property of a soil […] PermeabilityDecember 16, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 16, 2020)
What is an ALTA Survey? An ALTA Survey is a specialized Boundary Survey of a […] What is an ALTA Survey?December 16, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 12, 2021)
Hydraulic Conductivity (K) “Hydraulic Conductivity” (K), in hydrogeology and hydrology, represents the capacity of a […] Hydraulic Conductivity (K)December 16, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on January 15, 2021)
Porosity (n) “Porosity” (n), in the geological engineering field, is a percentage value that represents […] Porosity (n)December 16, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Reformation of Factory Farming The global population as of July 2020 is 7.7 billion, according […] Reformation of Factory FarmingDecember 15, 2020 in Animal Rights & Welfare / Environmental Sustainability / Sustainable Farming by Geo Forward (updated on June 22, 2021)
What is a Vapor Barrier Membrane for Soil Gas Mitigation? A vapor barrier, or a […] Vapor Barrier Membrane for Soil Gas MitigationDecember 15, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 20, 2021)
Licensed Professional Geologist A “Licensed Professional Geologist” or a “Certified Professional Geologist” is a person […] Licensed Professional GeologistDecember 15, 2020 in Glossary by Geo Forward (updated on December 15, 2020)
Consistency The term “Consistency” in the fields of engineering geology and geotechnical engineering means the […] ConsistencyDecember 15, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Consolidation “Consolidation” in geology refers to the gradual or slow reduction in the volume of […] ConsolidationDecember 15, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Critical Void Ratio The “Critical Void Ratio,” in soil science and geology, represents the final […] Critical Void RatioDecember 15, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 16, 2020)
Degree of Saturation (SR) “Degree of Saturation” (SR) is an engineering geology term and refers […] Degree of Saturation (SR)December 15, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Direct Shear Test A Direct Shear Test is a geotechnical engineering laboratory procedure that measures […] Direct Shear TestDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Dilatancy “Dilatancy” is the increase in the bulk volume of a soil substance during deformation. […] DilatancyDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Gap-Graded The term “Gap-Graded” is used by geologists, engineers, and soil scientists in the geotechnical […] Gap-GradedDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Adsorption “Adsorption” in geology, refers to the attraction and adhesion of the ions or molecules […] AdsorptionDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on January 22, 2021)
Effective Size (D10) “Effective Size” (D10) is an engineering geology term. Effective Size represents a […] Effective Size (D10)December 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Effective Stress (σ’) “Effective Stress” (σ’) is a geotechnical engineering term. Effective Stress is a […] Effective Stress (σ’)December 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Liquefaction Liquefaction: Liquefaction is the process by which there is: (1) a sudden and significant […] LiquefactionDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on June 23, 2021)
Liquid Limit (LL) “Liquid Limit (LL)” in the field of geological engineering, refers to the […] Liquid Limit (LL)December 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Hooke’s Law “Hooke’s Law” is a geological statement relating to the elastic deformation of rocks. […] Hooke’s LawDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Dry Density (ρd) “Dry Density” (ρd) is a value that represents the density of soil […] Dry Density (ρd)December 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Dry Strength “Dry Strength” is a value that represents the strength of a soil sample, […] Dry StrengthDecember 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 14, 2020)
Hardpan (Caliche) “Hardpan” is a highly dense and solid layer of soil near the ground […] Hardpan (Caliche)December 14, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on December 15, 2020)
Soil pH Test Strips The pH of soil can be measured using a variety of […] Soil pH Test StripsDecember 10, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Environmental Sustainability / Geology & Earth Science / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on May 17, 2022)
1 Disposing Hazardous Waste & Household Waste It is common knowledge that certain items, like batteries, […] Disposing Hazardous Waste & Household WasteSeptember 30, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Environmental Sustainability / Land Development & Real Estate / Recycling & Reusing Material by templtokenlogin (updated on July 2, 2021)
Bowser Underground Gasoline Storage Tank & Storage Outfit Sylvanus Freelove (S.F.) Bowser is credited with […] Bowser Underground Gasoline Storage Tank & PumpSeptember 30, 2020 in Underground Storage Tanks by templtokenlogin (updated on May 31, 2022)
5 Blue Opal Gemstone The blue opal gemstone, like all other types of opal, is not […] Blue Opal Gemstone, Science & MoreJuly 2, 2020 in Geology & Earth Science / Minerals, Gems & More by Geo Forward (updated on April 7, 2021)
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) A Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) evaluates the potential dangers […] Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA)June 26, 2020 in Building Materials / Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 13, 2021)
Indoor Air Quality Testing Indoor air quality testing involves collecting and containing samples of ambient […] Indoor Air Quality Testing & SamplingJune 26, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on June 10, 2021)
Fire Opal Gemstone – Geology & Mineralogy Information Fire Opal is an amorphous mineraloid comprising […] Fire Opal Gemstone – Geology, Mineralogy & InformationJune 17, 2020 in Geology & Earth Science / Minerals, Gems & More by Geo Forward (updated on July 9, 2021)
Environmental Law Environmental Law refers to the various categories of law that are put in […] Environmental LawMay 27, 2020 in Glossary by Geo Forward (updated on January 25, 2021)
Retaining Wall Retaining Wall: A structure that provides the support needed to hold (in place) […] Retaining WallMay 25, 2020 in Glossary by Geo Forward (updated on December 14, 2020)
San Carlos Olivine & Peridot The San Carlos Apache Reservation is one of the earth’s […] San Carlos Olivine & Peridot MineralsApril 27, 2020 in Geology & Earth Science / Minerals, Gems & More by Geo Forward (updated on January 21, 2021)
Phase 2 Environmental Recommendation in a Phase 1 Environmental Report? In some cases, there may […] Phase 2 Environmental Recommendation from Phase 1 Environmental?April 2, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate by Geo Forward (updated on January 12, 2021)
Methane Barrier for Soil Vapor Membrane A methane barrier is an impervious soil vapor membrane […] Methane Barrier for Soil Vapor MembraneMarch 29, 2020 in Building Materials / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Indoor Air Quality / Land Development & Real Estate / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on February 8, 2022)
10 Things to Know Before Methane Barrier Installation Methane barrier installation is part of the […] What to Know about Methane Mitigation ConstructionMarch 29, 2020 in Indoor Air Quality / Methane Mitigation by Geo Forward (updated on May 26, 2022)
Remedial Action Plan A Remedial Action Plan, or Remediation Plan is a guideline that proposes […] What is a Remedial Action Plan?March 26, 2020 in Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on January 15, 2021)
Understanding the Underground Storage Tank Abandonment Process The underground storage tank abandonment process is a […] What is the Underground Storage Tank Abandonment ProcessMarch 12, 2020 in Underground Storage Tanks by Geo Forward (updated on May 19, 2022)
1 What is Contamination Remediation after a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment? Contamination Remediation refers to […] What is Contamination Remediation after a Phase 2 Environmental Site ...February 17, 2020 in Environmental Due Diligence / Environmental Engineering & Construction / Land Development & Real Estate / Remediation & Clean-Up by Geo Forward (updated on June 10, 2022)