An international scientific conference about geological risks in the Mediterranean will be held in Malta on July 20 and 21.
The meeting will bring together experts and researchers in various fields, such as geology, seismology, geo-hazards, civil engineers and civil protection to discuss theories, methodologies and case studies, modelling, forecasting and mitigating the effects of perilous natural events and their impact on society. The conference is co-organised by the University of Malta’s Seismic Monitoring and Research Unit, Department of Physics and the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Faculty of the Built Environment, as part of the SIMIT project (Integrated Civil Protection System for the Italo- Maltese Cross-Border Area).
For more information visit the conference website www.um.edu.mt/events/georisks2015.
The deadline for registration form is February 28.
Registration is free of charge.