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Blasting advisory board launches high-school seismic science competition

Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board · April 27, 2026
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The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board approved a student competition to model local seismic effects, led by Dr. David Bennett and coordinated with area high schools; organizers proposed cash prizes and plan to seek sponsors as the program grows.

The Miami Lakes Blasting Advisory Board on April 27 approved an inaugural seismic-model competition for high-school students intended to raise public awareness of blasting effects and local soil conditions. Dr. David Bennett, who helped design the project and whose company is sponsoring the contest, said it will begin at a single high school and could expand to an area-wide event.

Bennett said the contest will…

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