GFZ German research centre for geo sciences

International Training Course

"Seismology, Seismic Data Analysis, Hazard Assessment and Risk Mitigation"

The GFZ section Physics of Earthquakes and Volcanoes carries out annual training courses on "Seismology and Seismic Hazard Assessment". These courses are part of the educational and training program of the UNESCO in the field of geosciences and disaster mitigation.

The courses provide theoretical fundamentals and practical training in applied seismology, especially for geoscientists and technicians from developing countries. The program is particularly useful for seismological station and network operators, data interpreters and those concerned with seismic zoning and hazard assessment.

The courses are held alternately in Potsdam, Germany, and in an developing country.


Cover Kurs 2023

Training course 2023

The course 2023 will take place in Potsdam, Germany as an world wide open course, arranged for the benefit of participants from earthquake-prone developing countries, from June 21, 2023 to July 19, 2023.

Contact

Dr. Simone Cesca, Dorina Kroll

E-mail: course-un@gfz-potsdam.de
 

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