Geology
March 16, 2022
The Glenwood Canyon Highway
This recent RMPBS/Colorado Experience video traces the history of transportation through Colorado’s spectacular Glenwood Canyon. It…
engineering
Engineering is the innovative implementation of science and mathematical techniques though the design of structures, materials, systems, and processes. The CGS addresses a wide range of engineering geology issues and situations across the state.
Water
January 14, 2022
Case Study: stormwater
Stormwater runoff is excess water associated with a rain or snow storm event that flows over the…
Hazards
July 10, 2009
Case Study: Rockfall – St. Francis of Assisi, Castle Rock
The CGS studied the site of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Castle Rock extensively after a block detached from…
Hazards
July 6, 2005
Case Study: Rockfall – Glenwood Springs
The town of Glenwood Springs in west-central Colorado lies at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers.
Hazards
April 26, 2005
Case Study: mine subsidence, CSM
For decades, the west side of the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) main campus had subsidence issues related to…
Hazards
January 17, 2005
Case Study: Roaring Fork sinkhole
[ED: This report from January 17, 2005 was written by Jon White, (Senior Engineering Geologist, Emeritus). Lightly edited for dated…