MULTI-MAREX: A living lab for improved forecasting and possible actions for multiple extreme geomarine events

 

The MULTI-MAREX joint project will create a living lab for investigating extreme geological events and associated hazards in order to develop the knowledge required to deal with these hazards at various levels.

As part of the research mission 'Marine Extreme Events and Natural Hazards' of the German Marine Research Alliance (DAM), the joint project MULTI-MAREX will establish a living lab for the investigation of marine geological extreme events and associated hazards in Greece. Extreme geomarine events, including earthquakes and volcanogenic or seismogenic tsunamis and their cascading events, have serious short- and long-term consequences for coastal communities. Early warning and disaster prevention pose both societal and political challenges for which the joint project is developing the necessary expertise to deal with these hazards at various levels.

GEOMAR is responsible for communication and coordination between the partner institutions of the joint project, the stakeholders and the German Alliance for Marine Research DAM, as well as with the funding organisations. Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel together with the project management and project coordinator.

Extreme geomarine events, including volcanogenic or seismogenic tsunamis and earthquakes, as well as their cascading events, have serious short- and long-term consequences for coastal communities. Early warning and disaster prevention represent both societal and political challenges, which MULTI-MAREX aims to address by establishing a living lab in Greece.

Immense changes in the natural environment through interaction with and modification by human activities over the last 250 years have led to increased vulnerability of the infrastructure, the economy and the affected population.

We not only want to characterise geological processes such as seaquakes, volcanism, but also flank stability and tsunamis more clearly, but also ensure more effective early warning.

Together with researchers from various disciplines who work closely with the authorities and the local population in the sense of co-design, we will develop protective measures so that not only the coastal communities but also the tourist centres are effectively protected from extreme events.

Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we make a significant contribution to preserving the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.

Project duration: 01st Jan 2024 - 31st. Dec 2026

 

For detailed project information as well as news and events please visit our project official website: www.multi-marex.de

 

Press release of the third DAM research mission mareXtreme: Link

Press release of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel: Link

 

Latest news:

Kick-Off Meeting: June 4th and 5th 2024

Please register for our Kick-Off Meeting: Link

June 4th and 5th 2024 @GEOMAR - Wischhofstr. 1-3 24148 Kiel

• MULTI-MAREX Project and Mission Roadmap
• Stakeholder and PTJ presentations
• Discussion rounds and living lab introduction

 

For a detailed agenda, logistics and registration please follow this --> Link

 

MULTI-MAREX cooperation partners (in alphabetical order):

Associated partners: