ID:
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.
