EPOS-Norway was established in 2016 as a Norwegian research infrastructure for the geosciences, closely linked to a corresponding European research infrastructure, EPOS. The goal of EPOS and EPOS-Norway is to make data, software, and computational tools available to research communities in Norway, Europe, and worldwide. EPOS-NG marks a new phase of EPOS-Norway and aims to become the leading infrastructure for geohazard research in Norway, including landslides, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hazards related to glaciers and permafrost.
The upgrade in EPOS-NG will include a range of state-of-the-art instruments that can provide information about ongoing or past geohazard events, as well as the potential for future events, by measuring geophysical conditions or ground movements. The instruments facilitate data collection both on land and at sea, and many are suitable for extreme environments such as glaciers and the Arctic.
These new instruments will support interdisciplinary research on a range of processes, including seismic activity, slope stability and landslides, groundwater and soil conditions, permafrost, and changes in glaciers. A state-of-the-art data portal will also be established, providing easy access to a variety of geoscientific data as well as computational and visualization services. The portal combines data from the new instruments and existing monitoring networks, innovative services for advanced data analysis, and national geoscience databases into a single national e-infrastructure that is open and accessible to all.
EPOS-NG also supports Norway’s goals for climate adaptation and renewable energy by helping risk assessment in offshore areas and providing tools for safe resource development. By combining cutting-edge technology with teamwork and open access, EPOS-NG helps protect communities and build a safer, more sustainable future.
