NatHaz19 - International Workshop on Natural Hazards - NatHaz

About the event

The International Workshop, NatHaz19, under the theme of Hidrological Riscks was held on the 9th and 10th of May 2019, at Lajes do Pico village, Pico island (Azores).

Organized by the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory, this workshop provided an excellent opportunity for a forum on several issues related with natural hazards, particularly about hydrological risks and hazards, in this second edition.
Due to its tectonic and volcanic environment, the Azores region is affect by most of all natural hazards, namely, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, costal erosion, etc. So, it is the perfect place where professionals in these areas can discuss their problems.

It provided a great opportunity to closely contact the local reality, in what concerns the natural risks that can affect that island and to visit several peculiar geological/volcanological aspects.
It was also an excellent occasion to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pico Island. The beauty given by the volcanic nature of Azores islands, its geographical, cultural and gastronomical specificities and the hospitality of the Azorean people.

The Keynote Speakers

- Guiseppe Sappa
- José Luís Zêzere
- Luís Ribeiro e Sousa

Organizing Committee

President: Francisco Fernandes
- Ana Malheiro
- Filipe Marques
- Letícia Moniz
- Helena Brazil
- Roberto Dutra

Scientific Committee

President: Ana Malheiro and Helder Chaminé