Human Interactions — thematic area
Thematic Area
Human Interactions
The two-way relationship between solid Earth processes and human activity — from the exploitation of geo-resources to the exposure of people and infrastructure to geohazards.
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"solid earth processes"
Multi-Scale Laboratories — Thematic Core Service
TCS
Multi-Scale Laboratories
TCS Multi-scale laboratories includes a wide range of world-class experimental laboratory infrastructures: from high pressure-temperature rock and fault mechanics and rock physics facilities, to electron microscopy, micro-beam analysis, an…
GNSS Data and Products — Thematic Core Service
TCS
GNSS Data and Products
The TCS GNSS Data and Products provides access to data, metadata, scientific products and services, through the EPOS infrastructure, to foster research on geodesy and solid Earth science.
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SOLID EARTH SCIENCE
Progress in the understanding of the physical processes controlling earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis as well as those driving tectonics and Earth surface dynamics requires a long-term plan to facilitate integrated use of data,…
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EPOS launches the European Portal for Open and Integrated Access to Multidisciplinary Scientific Data for Solid Earth Sciences
NewsApr 19, 2023
EPOS launches the European Portal for Open and Integrated Access to Multidisciplinary Scientific Data for Solid Earth Sciences
The platform “EPOS Data Portal” will be presented at the EGU General Assembly 2023 and will allow scientists, students and stakeholders to access multidisciplinary scientific data and products for understanding Earth dynamics [Rome, 19ht A…
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Free-of-charge access to top Earth scientific research labs in the Netherlands
NewsJul 25, 2022
Free-of-charge access to top Earth scientific research labs in the Netherlands
EPOS-NL, the Dutch research infrastructure for solid Earth sciences offers free-of-charge access to top Earth scientific research labs in the Netherlands: The ESL High Pressure and Temperature (HPT) Lab at Utrecht University The ESL Tecton…
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Satellite Data — Thematic Core Service
TCS
Satellite Data
TCS Satellite Data aims at implementing satellite Earth Observation (EO) services transverse to the large EPOS community and suitable to be used in several solid Earth science application scenarios.
Geomagnetic Observations — Thematic Core Service
TCS
Geomagnetic Observations
The TCS Geomagnetic Observations consolidates data and services provided by the geodetic community and creates new services for magnetotelluric data and geomagnetic models.
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Stakeholders
EPOS will create an internationally recognised European research infrastructure that will open new horizons for European research in solid Earth science. Seamless access to national and European data and services will attract a variety of…
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About EPOS
EPOS, the European Plate Observing System, is a multidisciplinary, distributed research infrastructure that facilitates the integrated use of data, data products, and facilities from the solid Earth science community in Europe.
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What we do
EPOS is a long-term plan for the integration of existing national and trans-national research infrastructures for solid Earth science in Europe.
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Community Portals
Within EPOS' framework, each Thematic Core Service (TCS) provides community-specific portals, where users can find a wide variety of data and other resources related to the Solid Earth Sciences.
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Glossary
LISTS OF ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
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11th Galileo conference "Solid Earth and Geohazards in the Exascale Era”
NewsJan 16, 2023
11th Galileo conference "Solid Earth and Geohazards in the Exascale Era”
BARCELONA | SPAIN | 23–26 MAY 2023
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Exploring Global Connections in Solid Earth Science
NewsOct 13, 2025
Exploring Global Connections in Solid Earth Science
Take part in the survey and help EPOS and its partner Research Infrastructures uncover the networks of collaboration that link the global solid Earth science community worldwide
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Towards a Global Partnership for Solid Earth Research
NewsDec 5, 2024
Towards a Global Partnership for Solid Earth Research
Solid Earth Research infrastructures in Europe, the US, and Australia announce landmark agreement to enhance collaboration across continents, inviting global participation
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