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2024 EPOS TCS Flyer NFO ready-cut
April 2024
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from AINear Fault Observatories (NFO) are advanced research infrastructures designed to monitor active faults and study earthquake preparatory phases using interdisciplinary data. The EPOS Near Fault Observatories TCS integrates seismological, geodetic, geological, geochemical, and satellite data from 6 permanent and 2 observer members across Europe, each operating in tectonically active regions.
The TCS provides standardized data services through the federated EPOS portal, enabling open access to high-resolution datasets and advanced scientific products for seismic hazard assessment. Key initiatives include FRIDGE, a gateway for discovering and visualizing NFO data, and CREW, a virtual testing facility for evaluating Earthquake Early Warning systems based on source parameter accuracy and alert rapidness.
By fostering collaboration and data integration, EPOS aims to enhance societal resilience to geo-hazards and support evidence-based risk mitigation strategies.
Key points
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NFOs monitor active faults using geochemical, geodetic, seismic, and geophysical sensors to study earthquake physics and preparatory phases
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6 permanent and 2 observer members operate across Europe, collecting high-resolution data in tectonically diverse regions
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FRIDGE provides a unified portal for discovering, visualizing, and downloading NFO data and products via the EPOS Data Portal
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CREW tests Earthquake Early Warning systems by evaluating source parameter accuracy and alert rapidness in a virtual environment
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EPOS integrates multidisciplinary data to support seismic hazard estimation and risk mitigation for exposed populations
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The TCS aligns with EPOS goals to facilitate long-term access to Solid Earth science data and services
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Key prompts
- What are the main objectives of the EPOS Near Fault Observatories TCS?
- How does the CREW facility evaluate Earthquake Early Warning systems?
- Which types of data do NFOs collect and where is it accessible?
- How many permanent members are part of the NFO community in Europe?
- What role does FRIDGE play in the EPOS data services?
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