New Monitoring Technologies for Natural Hazards and Surface Displacements. 

Prof. Benoit Deffontaines, University of Marne-la-Vallee.

The focus of this lecture is on the new monitoring methods available to measure changes of the earth's surface and how these methods may be used to identify Natural Hazard risk areas as well as monitor small scale deformations.  Example case studies such as La Reunion, Galapagos volcanic islands, Chichi earthquake in Taiwan and the Paris flood will be illustrated within the lecture.

Hazards due to mining and urban works create small surface deformations which can be monitored with Synthetic Aperture Radars and analysed using GIS systems.  Modern technologies provide the tools for applied scientists to foresee, model and simulate Natural Hazards in order to reduce their risks and costs.

Recommended for all 3rd and 4th year students, and of interest to 2nd years.  Attendance is free but students should register in advance using the links below.

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Date:               January 29th  2008

Venue:             Department of Geology, Bennett Building,

Schedule:

14.00 - 17.00    Two lecture sessions with a tea break, tea and biscuits provided.

17.00 - 18.00    Reception in Geology Department

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