The geohazards, geoengineering & georesilience theme focusses on the Earth and engineered systems that pose varied challenges and risks to populations and the natural environment. Around the world, humans interact with elements of the Earth system that pose significant hazards (e.g., volcanos, landslides and more) to communities of various sizes. Elsewhere, human activity can intersect with these hazards to heighten their possible risk, in addition to threatening delicate ecosystems.
Geoscience-informed research and solutions helps to mitigate and address these challenges. Researching natural hazards allows us to predict how catastrophic events will play out, supporting measures that keep people out of danger. Geotechnical and engineering measures are crucial for supporting human infrastructure whilst minimizing the risk of harm to the population or the environment, especially in the context of a changing climate.
The geohazards, geoengineering & georesilience theme is led by Dr Matt Owen.
