Mechanical Engineering
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Read more: Engineered SolutionsToday was another great day of exploring Iceland’s southern coast! We visited diamond beach and the Jökulsáron Glacier Lagoon. The south coast of Iceland is…
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Read more: Day 5 in Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and moreToday, we explored the south eastern part of the island, which included Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon/Diamond beach and many other sights. The lagoon and beach are…
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Read more: Potholes? Try LavaSouthern Iceland’s geological environment is very unique in its higher volcanic activity, vast glaciers, and frequent flooding. With such intense conditions, engineers must ensure that…
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Read more: Day 5: Engineering to Prevent Damage Due to Natural DisastersToday was a great day as we were given the opportunity to learn more about the many problems engineers in Iceland are faced with and…
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Read more: Engineering for Tough EnvironmentsSome twisted I-beams are all that remain of a bridge that was once mangled by a glacial flood and volcanic activity a part of the…
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Read more: Dynamic Adaptation of the SouthThe southern region of Iceland is a very complex and interesting landscape within the country. Lined with forces of nature including volcanoes, geysers, and hot…
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Read more: Aurora BorealisWe were at a new hotel for the night. New hotel, new breakfast. They had croissants and sausage, so I had one of both with…
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Read more: Day 5: Crafts and ColorsToday was, by far, the coolest day we’ve had yet. If you’ve read the other blog posts, you may think it’s because we saw the…
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Read more: Stairway to BlizzardHellooooo day 4. Our first stop today was a bit of a drive but we stopped at a gas station again. I have been loving…
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Read more: Glaciers!Today we went to a few places including the Skógafoss waterfall, the Skógar folk museum, and the Sólheimajökull glacier. My favorite site of the day…
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