Winter Storms

Winter Storms

In Central Europe, each year severe winter storms cause considerable damage. A storm is defined for wind speeds in excess of 75 km/h (Beaufort 9).

GEOFON: Worldwide earthquake observation

GEOFON: Worldwide earthquake observation

GEOFON (GEOFOrschungsNetz) is the global seismological broad-band network operated by the German GeoForschungsZentrum (GFZ).

Volcanic eruptions can be identified in tree trunks

Volcanic eruptions can be identified in tree trunks

Tree growth is affected by volcanic eruptions. Laboratory methods and measurements are explained

Questions and answers on tsunami early warning systems

Questions and answers on tsunami early warning systems

FAQs on the subject of tsunami early warning are answered by researchers from the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (Helmholtz Association).