A seminar on seismic stability was held in Ashgabat

A seminar on "Seismic Hazard, Seismic Vulnerability and Seismic Risk", which started on August 26, ended in Ashgabat on September 6. This is reported by the online edition "Turkmenistan: The Golden Age."

The training was conducted by UNDP within the framework of the project "Strengthening National Capacity for Seismic Risk Assessment, Prevention and Response to Potential Earthquakes". The seminar was attended by specialists of agencies responsible for construction and emergency response.
Modern methods of seismic hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment were considered.

The practical session included testing of two construction sites to assess their seismic stability. The seminar participants received educational materials on seismology, earthquake-resistant construction, seismic risks, experimental studies and emergency preparedness and response.