Mode of Operation of a Tsunami-Early-Warning-System

Mode of Operation of a Tsunami-Early-Warning-System

Caused by a tsunami in 2004 more than 250,000 people lost their life. Warning-systems help to inform the residents early.

Dangerous water vapour: phreatic eruptions

Dangerous water vapour: phreatic eruptions

Phreatic eruptions often occur without any forewarning. Many were unprepared for the sudden eruption of Ontake volcano, Japan in autumn 2014.

Infographics on earthquakes

Infographics on earthquakes

A picture is worth a thousand words: information and data on earthquakes are summarized in graphics (in german).

Infographics on flood

Infographics on flood

A picture is worth a thousand words: information and data are summarized in graphics (in german).

Observing climate change in the ocean

Observing climate change in the ocean

Ocean observations are essential to recognize the progress of climate change. However, extensive sampling is difficult and expensive.