@amazeifystore: They called it solid rock, but they were looking at a ghost. 👻 That red paleoconglomerate was essentially ancient sun-baked mud. When the reservoir rose, the gypsum holding it together melted like sugar. The foundation wasn't a mountain; it was a sponge. 🧽 It is a reminder that the ground always dictates the rules, no matter how much concrete you use. Which engineering post-mortem should I sketch next? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #engineering #geology #civilengineering #dam #infrastructure #geotechnical #construction #History #failureanalysis #Science #canyon #earthscience