The main reserach fields and activities

I.  Fundamental and applied research about

1. Seismic monitoring

2. Seismic source physics and seismotectonics

3. The structure and the dynamics of the lithosphere

4. Evaluation of the seismic hazard and earthquake prediction

5. Engineering seismology

    Specific activities of these directions refer to:

• Seismic data capture, processing and exchange

• Monitoring explosions and induced seismicity

• Source parameters and scaling

• Crustal deformation modeling

• Seismic tomography

• Seismic zonation of Romania

• Seismic microzonation  for densely populated areas

• Earthquake risk reduction

II.  Elaboration of standards in the following domains:

1. Seismic zoning (elaboration of the seismic hazard map for Romania’s territory)

2. Seismic microzoning (local seismic hazard) for densely populated areas

III.  Other activities related to scientific research and technological development:

1. Site evaluation studies for nuclear power plants and other objectives of national importance (dams, military facilities, bridges, hospitals, schools, etc.)

2. Real time early warning systems for industrial objectives and other units of national interests, in case of a major earthquake

3. Evaluation of seismic hazard for hydro-energetic facilities

4. Shake maps for strong earthquakes

5. integration of the European standards (EC8) for seismic hazard evaluation on Romania’s territory

IV.  Data exchange and research cooperation with european and global seismological centers:

1. Compilation of bulletins and earthquake catalogues and real time exchange with National and International seismological centers

2.  National Seismic Network integration in European Seismic Network

3. Global seismic monitoring in support of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)