First Geological Risk Base Platform launched by Saudi Arabia to inform the public of potential natural disasters

Tuesday saw the debut of the Geological Risk Base Platform by Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS). This was the first digital scientific platform created to inform the public about the risks associated with potential natural disasters.

In addition to speeding up the activation of agreements and requests that the authority implements, such as studies and seismic risk assessment in different locations, the portal will make essential seismic data accessible that serves the community.

The platform was introduced by Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SGS. The launching ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the authority's Board of Directors' 44th meeting.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Al-Mudayfer, CEO of SGS Eng. Abdullah Al-Shamrani, board members, and a number of SGS top officials also attended the meeting.

The new platform is intended to make seismic data accessible as a "digital electronic page that includes all information related to seismic data and maps in and around Saudi Arabia," according to Tariq Aba Al-Khail, spokesman for SGS. 

According to him, the platform will help by offering technological solutions to reduce future risks and will fund research to develop better infrastructure solutions. A significant amount of seismic data would be available on the platform, supporting study and fostering public awareness of geological hazards.

The geological hazards platform, according to Aba Al-Khail, is the country of Saudi Arabia's first digital scientific platform for teaching seismic risks. The platform allows the user to easily access information, view pertinent data and maps, and study seismic activity data from anywhere in the world. It also makes it possible for experts and researchers to request this data and use it for academic research projects," he continued.