Hidden Shaking: Russell Green on Earthquake Risks

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Rock Solid Leaders

Matt Silveston

13 episodes

6 days ago

ROCK SOLID LEADERS goes behind the scenes with the experts and executives shaping today’s infrastructure. MATT SILVESTON hosts the podcast and highlights geotechnical innovators & industry leaders as they share lessons from major projects, ethical crossroads, and leadership under pressure. Each conversation uncovers how judgment, and technical skills combine to build resilient projects. Guests share candid stories of navigating complex challenges, balancing risk with vision, and leading teams where stakes are measured not just in dollars, but in public trust and long-term resilience.

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Hidden Shaking: Russell Green on Earthquake Risks

Rock Solid Leaders

26 minutes 47 seconds

1 month ago

Hidden Shaking: Russell Green on Earthquake Risks

Hidden Shaking: Russell Green on Earthquake Risks

When the Christchurch earthquake struck, entire neighborhoods sank as the ground beneath them turned to liquid.

In this episode of ROCK SOLID LEADERS, Dr. Russell Green (Virginia Tech) explains why liquefaction remains one of the most destructive—and misunderstood—earthquake hazards. He breaks down what happened in Christchurch, what those failures revealed, and the new tools engineers use to analyze and prepare for the next event.

If you want to understand how earthquakes really reshape the ground—and what engineers are doing to stay ahead—this episode delivers the inside look.