Overview
- Location
- Spain
- Website
Description
The main functions that the Institute performs are, among many others: to draw up the geological map of Catalonia, at various scales, and to carry out cartography programs, databases and information systems on the soil and subsoil; develop and maintain the seismic network; study and evaluate geological hazards, including seismic and avalanche risks; carrying out and promoting studies, work and evaluations in the field of geology and related sciences; advising and providing technical assistance in the field of geology and disciplines related to the DPTOP, other departments and other administrations; supervise, if requested, geotechnical studies of land; carrying out studies on the soil and subsoil; establish protocols to be followed in the preparation of geological, geophysical and geotechnical studies, and provide information collected in the databases.