The Mountain Bleeding Underground: Santa thinks a new railway tunnel is pure engineering progress, but Banta reveals a hidden geological crisis. Discover the science of “Hydraulic Short-Circuiting” and why punching massive holes through the Himalayas is drying up surface springs while setting the stage for deep-seated landslide disasters.
Dewatering
The Mountain’s Internal Plumbing
Is your orchard “constipated” with water? Santa thought cement was the answer, but Banta showed him that a simple perforated pipe could be a mountain’s best friend. Learn the science of Dewatering and how to keep your slopes dry and stable.