Alquist-Priolo Fault Investigations 
    For subdivision lot layout in compliance with the AP Act of 1972 (CA)
     For road and utility corridor layout to maximize the number of lots

Analysis of Sequential Stereographic Aerial Photos
    To provide a chronologic history of landslide events
    To document the development history or construction activities
    To support arbitration or litigation

Basic Geologic Research
   To map geologic formations
    To map soil types
    To determine quarry rock and overburden suitability and volume

Borehole Logging / Cone Penetrometer Logging
    To support quantitative (FOS) slope stability analysis
    To facilitate liquefaction potential analysis
    To provide soil bearing information
    To indentify water-bearing zones
    To facilitate slope monitoring with inclinometers

Bridge Abutment Foundation Evaluation
    To support engineering design

Cell Tower Siting Studies
    To document subsurface conditions and soil strength
    To provide design seismic accelerations
    To provide site stability assurances

Crack Analysis, Mapping, and Monitoring
   To determine geotechnical causation
    To assess the structural significance of the cracks 
    To assess the risk of additional cracking and structure failure

Damage Evaluations (Earthquake, Landslide, Flood)
    To support insurance companies' assessments

Erosion Control Prescriptions

Erosion Rate Studies
    In view of global sea level rise rates / acceleration
    To determine appropriate setbacks
    To minimize (or quantify) risk

Geologic Hazard and Risk Evaluations

Geomorphic Mapping and Analysis

Groundwater Evaluations
    For rural subdivision feasibility studies

Guest Lectures (e.g., for Real Estate Seminars)

Interactive Work with Engineers, Architects, Designers
    Synergetics at work

Laboratory Testing (Soils only; limited capability)
    Please ask for our lab capability
    We subcontract some tests to Cooper Testing Laboratory

Landslide Mapping and Risk Micro-zonation
Landslide Stabilization Design Support for Engineers
Liquefaction Potential Analysis
Literature Review / Critical Analysis / Summaries
Litigation and Arbitration Support
Oblique Aerial Photography (35 mm)
Photogrametrics
Planning Support (e.g., Ordinance Development)
Project Feasibility Investigations
Quarry Stability and Compliance Monitoring
Resource Management Support
Road Alignment and Stability Evaluations
Subdivision Studies and Reports
Septic Disposal System Evaluation and Design (CA)
Slope Monitoring with Inclinometers, Tiltmeters, Grids
Studies for Water Lines, Storm Drains, Utilities
Timber Harvest Plan Geologic Elements
Topographic and Geohazards Mapping
Water Tank Foundation Materials Assessments 

Drilling to set a slope inclinometer at the head of a landslide, South Bank Chetco River Road, Brookings, Oregon

Aerial view of the Rainbow Rock Condominium Complex just north of Brookings. Stability evaluations are essential for development activities in this strand of coastline.

A debris slide along Requa Road, Del Norte County, CA, triggered by a high-rainfall event. This slide closed the road.

The Mouth of the Klamath River, Del Norte County, CA.