EARTHQUAKES in Europe
Earthquakes can neither be prevented nor precisely predicted. Therefore, they have a great potential to cause damage and affect the well-being of society: During the 20th century, earthquakes in Europe accounted for more than 200,000 deaths and over 250 billion Euros in losses (EM-DAT).
However, assessments of earthquake hazard and risk improve the understanding of where strong ground shaking is most likely to occur and what impacts future earthquakes will have. Such models also exist at the European level. They offer comparable information, which is crucial for defining transnational disaster risk mitigation strategies to reduce damage from future earthquakes and protect lives.
EARTHQUAKE HAZARD across Europe
Earthquake hazard describes the potential ground shaking due to future earthquakes in Europe.
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EARTHQUAKE RISK across Europe
Earthquake risk estimates the impact that can be expected from future earthquakes in Europe.
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The EUROPEAN FACILITIES for earthquake hazard and risk
ABOUT EFEHR
The European Facilities for Earthquake Hazard and Risk (EFEHR) is a non-profit network of organisations and community resources aimed at advancing earthquake hazard and risk assessment in the European-Mediterranean area. EFEHR operates more than six coordinated services for earthquake hazard and risk in the European-Mediterranean region.
Register now for the workshop: “Connecting with insurance and cat-modelling professionals”
Recognising the vital role of seismic hazard models and services in informing risk management strategies, EFEHR seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical industry applications. This meeting provides a platform to exchange knowledge, identify industry-specific needs, and foster collaboration between insurance and catastrophe-modelling professionals.
The workshop aims to gather stakeholder insights to shape future hazard and risk products and promote engagement between EFEHR and industry through joint initiatives and the co-organisation of future events and workshops.
There are still places available. Are you working in insurance, CAT modelling, or science? Register by 10 June!
Workshop information
- Venue: University College London, IOE
- Date: 19-20 of June 2025
- Registration deadline: 10 June – register here!