Tools tagged with "Tectonics"

MintPy is an open-source Python package developed for processing Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) time-series data. It specializes in analyzing ground deformation by extracting precise displacement measurements from satellite imagery. The software provides tools for various geodetic applications, including monitoring earthquakes, volcanoes, and land subsidence.

This library, hosted on GitHub, provides tools for InSAR phase linking, a critical technique for measuring surface displacement. It supports both persistent scatterer (PS) and distributed scatterer (DS) processing methods. The primary goal is to facilitate the generation of accurate surface displacement maps, crucial for various geoscientific applications.

GemPy is an open-source, Python-based software designed for generating 3D structural geological models. It utilizes an implicit modeling approach to create complex geological features like folds, faults, and unconformities from interface and orientation data. The software also supports probabilistic modeling to effectively address parameter and model uncertainties.

Fastscape is a landscape evolution model designed for speed, versatility, and user-friendliness. Hosted on GitHub, it provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to simulate complex geomorphological processes. The model aims to offer robust tools for understanding how landscapes change over time.

Geocatmin is an agile geographic information system that facilitates interactive and easy access to and comprehension of information. It provides comprehensive geological, mining, and energy data, primarily focusing on Peru but also including global information.

The European Ground Motion Service (EGMS) offers high-precision data on ground movements across Copernicus participating countries. This service leverages space-based remote sensing technology, specifically Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR) from Sentinel-1, to detect and measure ground motion with millimeter accuracy. The data is updated annually, supporting diverse applications from infrastructure monitoring to urban planning and climate change research.

grond is a probabilistic earthquake source inversion framework, designed and crafted within the Pyrocko ecosystem. This robust tool provides functionalities for analyzing seismic data and inverting for earthquake source parameters, employing advanced probabilistic methods.

badlands is an open-source Basin and Landscape Dynamics model available on GitHub. This Python-based model simulates complex earth surface processes, allowing researchers to study landscape evolution across various geological timescales. It provides a flexible framework for investigating the interplay of tectonics, climate, and erosion in shaping terrain.

InSAR.dev is the next evolution of PyGMTSAR, offering a federated Python ecosystem for satellite interferometry. It separates the workflow into SLC data preparation and core interferometric analysis, designed to scale efficiently across hundreds or thousands of bursts, multiple polarizations, and orbital paths. The ecosystem consists of three Python packages: insardev_toolkit, insardev_pygmtsar, and insardev, facilitating advanced InSAR processing.

The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) Open Data Portal offers a collection of GIS data and interactive maps focused on Alberta's geology. It provides geoscience information across various domains, including surficial mapping, bedrock mapping, resource evaluation, groundwater, and geological hazards. All data is open and freely available under the Open Government License - Alberta.

This platform provides essential cartographic knowledge from the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME). It serves as a foundational resource for scientific, technical, and socioeconomic activities directly impacting the physical environment and natural resources. The data supports research and decision-making related to natural resource management, public works, agriculture, land use, territorial planning, environment, and natural hazards.

The UPCODES Lab is an experimental facility within the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Potsdam. It supports research in General Geophysics, contributing to a wide range of studies across the geosciences.

This website presents the Global Seismic Hazard Map, an initiative focused on assessing and visualizing earthquake risks worldwide. It compiles and displays data from the Global Seismic Hazard Program, offering insights into potential ground shaking due to seismic activity across various regions. The platform serves as a vital resource for understanding geological hazards.

This book details five and a half years of research into radar interferometry, a space-geodetic technique for measuring Earth's topography and deformation with high precision. It addresses critical issues such as data interpretation and the propagation of various errors from sensors, processing, and atmospheric effects. The work aims to provide a quantitative approach for understanding and mitigating errors in interferometric measurements.

This program, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, is dedicated to understanding earthquake processes and reducing their impacts across the United States and globally. It provides critical scientific information, data, and tools to assess seismic activity, evaluate hazards, and inform public safety and policy.

Geological Survey Ireland offers a wide array of geospatial datasets and online map viewers covering diverse geological aspects like bedrock, geochemistry, groundwater, marine, and geohazards. Users can access data through online viewers, download zip files, and utilize web services. The data is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license, requiring specific attribution.