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S_038

Applied Quaternary Science: avoiding geohazards by understanding sequences

Lead Convener

Becky Briant Birkbeck, University of London, United kingdom. b.briant@bbk.ac.uk

Co Convener(s)

Francesca Ferrario Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Varese, Italy,. francesca.ferrario@uninsubria.it Franz Livio Università degli Studi dell'Insubria, Varese, Italy. franz.livio@uninsubria.it

Session Keywords

geohazards, ground engineering, geomorphology

Commission


TERPRO

Abstract Category

Hazards

Session Description

Quaternary Science is important for society both for understanding and mitigating natural hazards and for developing infrastructure safely. For example, study of past natural hazards in a region (e.g. seismic hazards, floods, storms, landslides) is crucial for estimating the magnitude and likelihood of future hazard events and their associated impact on society. Equally, human induced geohazards can be avoided or mitigated by better understanding of the Quaternary sequences in the region being developed. We invite contributions from those working within both industry and academia to apply Quaternary Science understanding to a wide range of geohazards. For example, papers could consider the impact of geohazards on infrastructure or productive activities or the use of Quaternary understanding to reduce the likelihood of geohazards resulting from infrastructure construction.

© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.

Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,

Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India

© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.

Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,

Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India

© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.

Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,

Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India

Date & Venue :
28 January- 3 February 2027,

Indira Gandhi Pratishthan (IGP), Lucknow, India

© 2027 INQUA Congress India. All rights reserved.