Technical

Last updated: 21/09/26

Seismology

May 2022

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The Seismology Thematic Core Service (TCS) within the EPOS framework focuses on studying earthquakes and seismic wave propagation to assess hazards and mitigate risks. It provides standardized access to seismological and earthquake-related data through APIs and integrates these services on the EPOS Data Portal. The TCS is supported by three key European infrastructures: ORFEUS, EMSC, and EFEHR, each offering specialized services. These include waveform data, earthquake parameters, and seismic hazard products, totaling 59 Data, Data Products, Software, and Services (DDSS) across three categories. By fostering interdisciplinary data sharing, the TCS enhances societal understanding of earthquakes and related Earth phenomena.

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    Seismology TCS studies earthquakes and seismic wave propagation to assess hazards and mitigate risks

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    Provides standardized access to seismological data via APIs and the EPOS Data Portal

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    Built on three infrastructures: ORFEUS (waveform data), EMSC (earthquake parameters), and EFEHR (hazard products)

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    Offers 59 DDSS divided into waveform services, seismological products, and earthquake hazard/risk products

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    Promotes interdisciplinary data sharing to expand knowledge of Earth's physical phenomena

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