MULTI-MAREX

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.

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.