October 4-7, 2022
Romanian Academy Library, Bucharest
The 16th Workshop of the International Lithosphere Program (ILP) Task Force on Sedimentary Basins and the 7th Geoscience Symposium of the Romanian Society of Applied Geophysics took place last week (October 4-7).
This year’s theme, “The Link Between Sedimentary Basins, Orogenic Zones, and the Lithosphere in Applied and Theoretical Geosciences,” addressed topics such as critical raw materials, the energy transition, environmental issues, and the applicability of geosciences to societal challenges.
The hybrid event began with a field trip to the southeastern Carpathians, followed by two days of scientific presentations and concluded with a post-event excursion to SlΔnic Prahova, one of the largest salt mines in Europe.
Over two days, 93 presentations, including oral and poster sessions, brought together participants from Romania, Norway, Italy, Spain, Albania, UAE, France, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria, Turkey, and more.
During the three days of field trips, participants observed and analyzed the structure and evolution of the Carpathians, active tectonics, geological and geomorphological processes, as well as environmental impacts and effects caused by salt miningβland subsidence, sinkhole formation, saline lakes, landslides, structural fissures, and more.
The GeoEduLab Laboratory of INCDFP was represented by a delegation of nine researchers who presented their findings in seven oral communications, four posters, and two workshops for researchers and students.
Workshop: Online Platform PREVENT
The workshop introduced Romania’s first online serviceβPREVENTβwhich provides support and tools for processing and visualizing data recorded in buildings using monitoring systems. PREVENT generates application-oriented products based on research and monitoring with various sensors (e.g., seismic sensors, radar interferometers, weather stations), aiming to enhance urban safety and security against natural disasters.
The platform caters to a diverse audience, including building administrators, engineers, educators, and students. The workshop showcased the latest advancements in PREVENT, particularly sensor-based monitoring, data processing, and practical activities based on recorded data. Discussions also highlighted the platform’s role in seismic risk mitigation actions before, during, and after a major earthquake.
Presentation of INCDFP Projects
The workshop also featured recent INCDFP projects aimed at improving access to data, products, and services in Earth Sciences. Discussions included:
- The progress of the national initiative “SETTING β Integrated Thematic Services in Earth Observation β A National Platform for Innovation” supporting the EPOS-RO project.
- The modernization of national research infrastructure through the structural project “CRESCENTO β Enhancing Research Capacity in Seismology and Engineering Seismology at Observatories and Seismic Stations within the National Seismic Network.”
These efforts aim to improve cooperation between research institutes and universities, develop and deliver new research services, and encourage participation in European research infrastructures and national and European projects.