we are here to talk about rockslide, rockfalls, and related issues. what is the difference between a geologist and a geotechnical engineer? >> and engineering geologist deals with identifying site characteristics, mapping, the ground's surface, collecting all of this data. the engineer can come up with medications and designs. >> the structural engineer might be working on a building if there is a building involved. what is your role? >> i am interested in the physical properties of the earth and how the earth will behave: subject to different load changes. when you are building a building, you are applying a load and you are wondering if the earth will be able to supply that load. we work closely together and we come up with practical engineering solutions. >> this is when someone wants to build something. also, we have a rock piece of land. we have to have a resolution. >> in the u.s., about 2/3 of the population lives in areas that are prone to landslides. about $2 billion of damage occurs annually from landslides. unfortunately, 20-25 million peop

the local mayor said rockfalls had prevented rescue workers from getting there. jeremy mcdermott has this report. >> this was income -- in sardinata, norte de santander province. emergency services, including the army, are at the site, hoping to find more survivors and taking the wounded to hospital. they are watching from the side, hoping their loved ones will be pulled out alive. >> we hope they will come out alive, but there are four enemies in there, including methane gas, dust. we are really worried about that. >> the government is seeking to build up the mining production.. they want to assure that the illegal armies do not profit. jeremy mcdermott. >> prime minister brian cowen in ireland stepped down last week, and they have elected a new member. mr. cowen has promised to get measures passed through parliament. the ivory coast incumbent seized control of this country's offices of the central bank of west african state. he was trying to regain control of state funds. his access was cut off. he is also refusing to relinquish power even though he is widely b

the local mayor said rockfalls have been preventing rescue workers from getting into the mind. jerry mcdermott has this report. and that a buildup of gases being blamed for the explosion. the small mine, which feeds domestic consumption, is rudimentary with only basic safety measures in place. despite a similar accident in february 2007, which cost the lives of 31, a few precautions are taken. emergency services, including army, are at the site, hoping to find more survivors and taking the wounded to the hospitals. friends and relatives watched from the entrance for signs that their loved ones will be bowled out alive. >> we hope they will come out alive, but there are four enemies in their -- methane gas, dust, the collapsing rock face, and explosion. we are really worried about that. >> the government is seeking to build up the mining sector in columbia college brings in billions of dollars, not only to get better safety measures put in place, but to ensure that the illegal armies of marxist rebels and paramilitaries do not profit from them. >> thousands of hamas supporters i

landslides is san francisco is a part of the community that experiences many types of landslides, rockfalls, deportations. we need to be aware of the geologic and topographic setting we are in. when we are planning to build our home or buy a home or at additions to the home. if i have one suggestion, that is to seek information from the apartment building inspection. if you're not satisfied, there is ample information there. a geologist needs an opinion of the stability of the environment you're in. >> the building department will typically require that kind of information. people will do a major edition. what we are wondering is why we require that information. >> great, thank you very much. it is terrific. it is fun to see a lot of the city. thank you. i was just driving around minding my own business... when it came out of nowhere. suddenly, there were lights all around me. i'm like, "they're coming for me!" yeah, it was crazy. i just never thought they'd find me. not out here. it doesn't matter where you drive. if you don't buckle up, you will get caught. cops are cracking down all acro

landslides is san francisco is a part of the community that experiences many types of landslides, rockfalls, deportations. we need to be aware of the geologic and topographic setting we are in. when we are planning to build our home or buy a home or at additions to the home. if i have one suggestion, that is to seek information from the apartment building inspection. if you're not satisfied, there is ample information there. a geologist needs an opinion of the stability of the environment you're in. >> the building department will typically require that kind of information. people will do a major edition. what we are wondering is why we require that information. >> great, thank you very much. it is terrific. it is fun to see a lot of the city. thank you. >> the court is now accepting applications for the civil grand jury. this investigative watchdog body is comprised of 19 public spirited citizens. >> we are seeking candidates from all walks of life, 18 or older, who will bring to the grand jury a wide spectrum of talent, ideas, and issues of concern. >> for more information, visit the civi