Resources: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods
Annual glacial outburst floods from Alaska’s Suicide Basin release huge volumes of water into the Mendenhall River valley in just hours, threatening downstream communities and infrastructure near Juneau. Because...
Resources: #77: Studying flood mitigation strategies in Japan
Extreme weather events are not unique to the United States. That’s why an ERDC researcher will be traveling to Japan to study with experts there and collaborate on strategies...
Resources: #75: ERDC research protected lives on 9/11 and in the ensuing conflicts
Twenty-five years after September 11, ERDC’s research in force protection, blast effects and critical infrastructure remains an important part of the story of how science and engineering helped our...
Resources: #71: Centrifuge
ERDC’s Centrifuge Research Complex helps scientists and engineers model large-scale infrastructure problems in miniature while recreating real-world stress conditions. Listen to episode 71 to learn more about how the...
Resources: #69: SandSnap 2.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPk2PSFNWeY&authuser=0 ERDC launched SandSnap to build a national database of sand-grain size, filling a critical knowledge gap that will enable better beach management. Listen to episode 69 to learn...
Resources: #79: Dune Extraction
Natural dunes are a powerful tool for coastal resilience, but engineers need more knowledge about their unique dynamics to fully harness their potential. Listen to Episode 79 to learn more...