Objectives


  • Detect, identify and locate earthquakes and monitor seismic activities.

  • Give quick response to queries pertaining to earthquakes and seismology.

  • Keep record of seismic activities and earthquakes.

  • Evaluate the Seismicity of different regions of country.

  • Produce seismic reports and publish national seismic data.

  • Exchange information pertaining to seismology with international agencies.

  • Provide assistance in Seismological studies and research in related fields.

  • Minimize damages due to earthquakes and associated Tsunamis disasters.

  • Provide reliable advisory service to the builders, engineers and planners

  • Increase the Safety of marine & inland transportation activities.

  • Promote the disaster preparedness and mitigation response system through  education, workshops, symposia and discussions on Radio & T.V.


 

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