Invitation to Symposium on Anthropogenic Hazards

We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming Symposium on Anthropogenic Hazards in the framework of European TCS-AH, which will take place on November 26th 2025 in Strasbourg, France.

The Thematic Core Service for Anthropogenic Hazards (TCS-AH) is a European research infrastructure dedicated to understanding and mitigating human-induced geohazards. It provides access to high-quality, time-correlated datasets (known as Episodes) that link industrial activities such as geothermal energy production, mining, and fluid injection to seismic events and ground deformation. At the heart of TCS-AH is the EPISODES Platform, a virtual laboratory designed for collaborative research, education, and public engagement. Users can visualize, analyze, and model data, fostering innovation in hazard assessment and risk management. By integrating scientific expertise across Europe, TCS-AH supports safer industrial practices and promotes open science in the field of solid Earth studies

The symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions and share insights on the growing challenges posed by anthropogenic influences within the field of geosciences.

We are pleased to announce that the symposium features an open call for oral presentations (15 min each talk + 5 min discussion). We warmly encourage experts and researchers to submit their abstracts for consideration. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, share your perspectives, and engage with peers.

Registration and submission ›

Abstract submission deadline: 30/09/2025
Notification of acceptance: 10/10/2025

The final program will be disclosed then.

For more information on submission guidelines and the event program, contact us directly at caroline.correia@unistra.fr.

Deadline dates for the workshop in China

The deadline for forum registration is tentatively set as June 18, 2025.
For papers submission deadline date is July 15, 2025.

All the new details aboout the "Geophysical Methods for Mineral Exploration, Urban & Underground Space Development, and Environmental Sustainability" workshop are available on the China University of Mining & Technology (BeiJing) website.

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Geophysical Methods for Mineral Exploration, Urban & Underground Space Development, and Environmental Sustainability

As a cutting-edge interdisciplinary field, geophysical exploration methods play a crucial role in natural resource exploration, urban underground space development, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, diverse applications of geophysical exploration methods have a profound impact on promoting technological innovation and achieving sustainable development worldwide.

To further promote the development of geophysics, exchange and exhibit new technologies and methods in the field of geophysical exploration that have been developed and researched in recent years, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing will host an International Academic Workshop on Geophysical Methods. We will invite renowned experts and scholars in the field of geophysics from China and internationally to share the latest research progress, discuss the future development direction of the discipline, and jointly address the challenges faced.

Conference topics

• Detection Technology for Geological Disaster Factors in Mines
• Advancement in Deep Coalbed Methane Exploration and Development
• Exploration Techniques and Advancements for Urban and Underground Space
• Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development of Mining Areas
• Monitoring Technologies for Geological Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide

When: September 22-24, 2025
Where: Xiong'an New Area, China
Workshop language: English

Sponsor

State Key Laboratory of Fine Exploration and Intelligent Development in Coal, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)

Contact：

Guandui Zou，zgg@cumtb.edu.cn
Yongxu Lu，Luyx@cumtb.edu.cn

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Demonstrating EPISODES' features on the example of new data implemented in Geo-INQUIRE project

The online training is intended for Geo-INQUIRE goals (increase awareness and usage of the EPISODES platform that is one of the Geo-INQUIRE services). The training will include: the introduction and description of the concept of the EPISODES platform, the description of the episode and data it includes, the presentation of the basic functions of the Platform: episode viewing and data visualization.

Training providers will explain the Workspace and basic file operations, including data filtering. They will also introduce applications available on the EPISODES platform. The practical part of the training will include:

• Exercise 1: Filtering the catalog of seismic phenomena,
• Exercise 2: Seismogram peaking and other seismic signal processing methods: localization, spectral analysis and calculation of focal mechanisms,
• Exercise 3: Determining seismic hazard parameters.

At the end of the online training participants will be able to ask for individual consultations with training leaders.

When: May 15, 2025
Where: Online event
Language: English
Registration: Please register here until May 10, 2025

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EPISODES platform datathon in Krakow

Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet, Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences and Geo-INQUIRE are pleased to invite participants to an stationary workshop in a form of the datathon "Energy production related Geohazard estimation – EPISODES platform datathon".

Magnitude is a crucial parameter to evaluate the size of an earthquake. Several methods are described in literature, but one of the most reliable methods is moment magnitude. Estimation of this magnitude in anthropogenic seismic events may allow for better understanding of the seismogenic process leading to such events. It may also be used to calibrate the other magnitude estimates for particular seismic events.

When: 9-11 April 2025
Where: Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet, Nawojki 11, 30-950 Krakow
Workshop language: English
Registration: Please register here until 12 March 2025

More information about the event can be found at the Geo-INQUIRE website.

TCS-Anthropogenic Hazards Events in Bologna, Italy

Between the 20-22nd November, 2024, a successful series of EPOS Thematic Core Service -Anthropogenic Hazards (TCS-AH) events took place in Bologna, Italy. The events included the TCS-AH consortium board annual meeting and a Scientific Workshop on Induced Seismicity & Anthropogenic Hazards hosted by INGV and the University of Bologna.

TCS-AH consortium board (CB) and annual meeting

The Consortium Board meeting included TCS-AH members, innovation advisors, and technical section leaders. Alongside section and activity reports for 2024 and presentations from the TCS AH Director Ania Lesnodorska, governance elections took place at the meeting with the reappointment of Gilberto Saccorotti as CB chair and Ian Stimpson & Alex Garcia as Vice-Chairs. Open discussions and presentations, included:

• Section Updates: Each technical section shared progress and challenges. Projects & Partnerships, and the Promotion & Dissemination teams highlighted the development of new materials including Induced Seismicity webinar videos and educational outreach resources.

• EPISODES Platform Developments: Agnieszka Mtupa-Ndiaye and Joanna Kocot covered the implementation of new content within the latest release of the research infrastructure including the new multi-scale episodes; AE LAB-EXPERIMENT, ASPO & JAGUARS.

• Future Engagements: Upcoming events like the RaSiM 11 Conference (in August 2025) and strategic collaboration with EPOS ERIC.

To foster new collaborations the meeting featured special TCS AH guest presentations from Diana Núñez from the University of Madrid, representing EPOS-Spain, and industry talks from Patricio Jorquiera Péndola with Carlos Rojas Puelles from CODELCO, Chile.

EPOS Data Portal training

EPOS is a distributed interdisciplinary infrastructure dedicated to the integration of data, services and resources of the solid Earth science research communities in Europe. The EPOS Data Portal is a virtual platform where FAIR principles are put into practice, enabling access to data and products from more than 280 scientific data services across Europe. The portal was publicly launched in April 2023 and since then is gaining visibility and new users. We are arranging a short interactive training webinar to introduce the portal to you and make your data search more efficient. Feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues and students!

When: Wednesday 16th October 2024, 10:00-11:30 CEST

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Kick Off meeting of the TCS AH project

On September 10, 2024, in Krakow, IG PAS organized the Kick-Off meeting starting the implementation of the project "TCS AH (Thematic Core Service Anthropogenic Hazards)", financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education under the program "Support for the participation of Polish research teams in international research infrastructure projects." The project will be implemented from 2024 to 2028 by a consortium consisting of:

• Institute of Geophysics PAS (IG PAS) – Coordinator
• University of Science and Technology – Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet (CYFRONET)
• Central Mining Institute – National Research Institute (CMI)
• Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Science (UPWr)
• Institute of Geological Sciences PAS (IGS PAS)

The project coordinator is Professor Stanisław Lasocki from the Department of Seismology at IG PAS. The agreement on the implementation and financing of the project was signed on August 8, 2024.

The project consortium consists of Polish scientific organizations that are members of the international TCS AH consortium, operating within the EPOS ERIC structures. The TCS AH consortium is responsible for:

• Integration of the research infrastructure (RI) for research on induced seismicity and other geophysical hazards related to the exploitation of georesources;
• Developing methods for analyzing hazards related to the exploitation of georesources;
• Developing and providing industry stakeholders with guidelines for good practice in monitoring, assessing, and reducing hazards related to the exploitation of georesources;
• Providing the public with expert knowledge on hazards accompanying the exploitation of georesources and indicating a mutually beneficial compromise between the needs of the economy and the social needs of living in an undisturbed environment.

The integrated TCS AH research infrastructures are made available to the global scientific community for scientific research purposes. Open access is also provided to representatives of industry, administration, non-governmental organizations, and other interested parties. The project co-finances the participation of the Anthropogenic Hazards Community in the EPOS program and supports the maintenance and development of the TCS AH research infrastructure managed by the consortium.

Project Tasks

The project objectives will be implemented through 4 key tasks:

1. Governance and Coordination of TCS AH – Task Leader: IG PAS
   Management tasks related to coordination and participation in the international TCS AH consortium.

2. TCS-ICS Implementation – Task Leader: CYFRONET
   Tasks related to the integration of the TCS AH research infrastructure with the central EPOS hub Integrated Core Service (ICS-C).

3. Dissemination and Promotion – Task Leader: IG PAS
   Dissemination of knowledge on anthropogenic hazards, promotion of the TCS AH infrastructure, and the activities of the consortium.

4. EPISODES Platform and Data Centers – Task Leader: CYFRONET
   Constant activities maintaining the efficiency and development of the EPOS TCS AH research infrastructure.
   Maintaining the functionality of the EPISODES platform as a server for the integrated TCS AH infrastructure.

Participants of the Meeting

The meeting, held at the IG PAS headquarters in Krakow, was attended by representatives of all consortium members:

• IG PAS: Prof. Stanisław Lasocki, Prof. Beata Orlecka-Sikora, Izabela Dobrzycka from the Department of Seismology, and Anna Leśnodorska and Agnieszka Mtupa-Ndiaye from the TCS AH Coordination Department.
• CYFRONET: Dr Mariusz Sterzel, Joanna Kocot, Hubert Siejkowski, Tomasz Balawajder from the Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Scientific Computing.
• CMI: Adam Lurka, Prof. GIG from the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
• UPWr: Jan Kapłon, Prof. UPWr from the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformatics.
• IGS PAS: Prof. Stanisław Mazur, Director of IGS PAS, representing the Research Centre in Kraków.