Earthquake centre and geology agency sign technical-cooperation memorandum
The agreement sets out planned joint studies and data exchange for hazard assessment and reconstruction safety.
- Publish date: 2026-10-21
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
- Reading time: 1 min read
Syria’s National Earthquake Center and the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources signed a cooperation memorandum in Damascus. The bodies plan to coordinate scientific and technical work, prepare studies and reports, and exchange expertise and available capabilities. Geological soil and rock studies and seismic-monitoring data are intended to inform hazard assessment, urban planning, structural design and reconstruction safety; these applications remain prospective.