The Azores archipelago is exposed to different geological and meteorological hazards already responsible for thousands of deaths and severe damages. In order to detect precursory signals and develop early warning systems a multi-parametric monitoring network is under operation. Geophysical, geodetic, geochemical and meteorological independent techniques provide data that are integrated in the scope of a continuous hazard and risk assessment programme to support civil protection regional and local authorities.
Gaspar et al. (2011). Geological Hazards and Monitoring at the Azores (Portugal). Earthzine, posted on April 12th, 2011 in Articles, Disaster Management, Earth Observation. 14 p.
