Today, April 2, at the Institute of Geology, Earthquake-Resistant Construction and Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, with the participation of the President of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Academician Khushvakhtzoda Qobiljon Khushvakht, as well as other scientists and guests, the Seismic Monitoring Center equipped with modern equipment was commissioned.
It was emphasized that the main objective of the Seismic Monitoring Center of the Institute of Geology, Earthquake-Resistant Construction and Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan is прежде всего the establishment of round-the-clock seismic monitoring, including the recording and processing of all seismic events in Tajikistan in real time (real-time), determination of the coordinates of the earthquake source (epicenter), its depth and magnitude using local hodographs, as well as the creation and maintenance of a seismic database for future scientific research and the training of young technical and scientific personnel.
It was noted that currently two types of seismic stations are used at the Seismic Monitoring Center to record earthquakes and determine their parameters. In particular, broadband digital seismic stations are designed for continuous and accurate recording of a wide range of seismic vibrations (from distant earthquakes to microtremors), and the obtained data are used to determine and assess the seismic regime of various regions of Tajikistan, study the geological structure of the Earth, the activity of tectonic faults, and conduct engineering and geological research.
At the same time, equipment for recording strong seismic vibrations (accelerometers) makes it possible to quantitatively record strong ground motions and structural vibrations during earthquakes. This equipment records the velocity and acceleration of seismic waves in the ground and is used for assessing seismic hazards, analyzing the behavior of buildings, designing earthquake-resistant structures, as well as for early warning of natural disasters, including infrastructure collapse and landslides.
It should be noted that the initiative of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan to establish the Seismic Monitoring Center at the Institute of Geology, Earthquake-Resistant Construction and Seismology is the first in the 75-year history of the Academy and represents an important step toward strengthening research infrastructure and developing seismology in the country. This initiative provides a favorable basis for improving the study and research of seismic processes, ensuring seismic safety, and effective preparedness for emergency situations.
