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A digital technology tool that promotes a resilient future in disaster risk management in Peru. In Peru, where seismic activity is a constant phenomenon, disaster risk planning and management are essential to protect cities and communities. To respond to this challenge, the Ministry of the Environment (Minam), through the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP), has launched Zonifica Peru, a digital platform that promises to transform the countrys preparation for natural phenomena with the use of scientific information generated from geophysical and geotechnical zoning studies carried out by the IGP in more than 60 coastal urban areas.
Zonifica Peru works as an interactive geographic viewer that offers authorities access to geotechnical and geophysical data through georeferenced thematic maps. These include key information to understand the physical composition of soils and the dynamic behavior of the subsoil during earthquakes, providing a scientific basis to identify the most vulnerable areas and plan proactively.
Why is Zonifica Peru important?
Zoning Peru is crucial for reducing seismic risk, as it provides detailed information on the dynamic behavior of soils in urban areas in the event of earthquakes. This information is essential for urban planning and the protection of populations in the countrys urban areas. As long as authorities and the population are aware of the geophysical and geotechnical characteristics of soils in these areas, they will be able to implement prevention measures and make informed decisions about construction in risk areas.
Who is Zonifica Peru aimed at?
Zonifica Peru is aimed at decision makers such as mayors, regional governments and the Ministry that are part of the National Disaster Risk Management System. It is also aimed at residents, whether urban planners, engineers, and the general public, as it will allow access to the characteristics of the subsoil, facilitating safe and well-informed urban planning.
Zonifica Peru is not just a technical tool, but a vision for a safer and more resilient future. In a country as seismic as Peru, the platform demonstrates how science and technology together can revolutionize risk management and save lives. The IGP remains committed to its mission of science to protect us, science to advance.
