GEOWARN
Geospatial warning systems Nisyros volcano (Greece)www.geowarn.ethz.ch/
| Type of Structure: | coordinated project |
| Regional Scope: | regional in the area: Europe |
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| Duration : | 2000 to present |
| Contact Address: | no office contact defined |
General information and objectives
Quiescent but active volcanoes in regions of high geodynamic unrest present a severe hazard and risk potential and require integrated monitoring, satellite surveying and modelling. Monitored geodetic, seismic and geochemical data together with satellite images will be transferred and unified in a coherent way to allow integration into a geo-spatial information system (GIS). An interactive and user-friendly multimedia tool will then be introduced as platform encompassing a workflow of graphical 2- to 4-D landscape models and all monitored data. Hazard and scenario modelling in space and time will be achieved within the CD-ROM/WWW-based multimedia platforms. An early-warning system and emergency plan, applicable to other volcanic areas and educational video spots will be delivered to generate public awareness. A quick reference manual serves for trouble shooting and quality assurance. The volcanic island of Nisyros (South Aegean Sea), that suffered a seismic crisis between 1996-1998 is seen as a unique example to accomplish the multi-parametric data set. The Nisyros case will then be compared with another European volcanic field, Campi Flegrei/Solfatara (Italy), which bears a high potential for volcanic reactivation and accompanied earthquakes.For further details, link to the GEOWARN Home Page
Last update: 4/27/22
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)
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