Meeting Point of All Sciences

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VOLCANO SCIENCE

Volcanoes in Southeast Asia are among the most active on Earth.

The EOS improves understanding of their activity,

forecasts their eruptions,

and assesses their environmental and social impact.

EARTHQUAKE SCIENCE

Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most complex tectonic zone,

often affected by destructive earthquakes.

EOS’ objective is to increase fundamental knowledge

to get reliable long- and medium-term forecasting of earthquakes.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Human impact on the atmosphere will have major effects on average

temperatures, oceans’ chemistry and currents. Paleo-climate studies

provide insight into the consequences of such changes in the past.

Climate change is one of the main challenges our region faces.

SEA LEVEL CHANGE

Global climate change will result in a rise in sea levels all over the planet.

Assessment of the local impact of the sea level rise in

Southeast Asia is required to prepare an appropriate response.

TSUNAMIS

Tsunamis are giant waves generated by earthquakes,

landslides or volcanic eruptions.

Fundamental research on tsunamis and risk assessment are crucial to

mitigate their consequences for coastal populations.