The Centre for Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET) is a NERC Centre of Excellence that uses satellite measurements alongside ground-based observations and geophysical models to study earthquakes and volcanoes, and help understand the hazards they pose.
Since April 2014, we have been working in partnership with the British Geological Survey (BGS) to deliver cutting-edge research on earthquakes and volcanoes as well as hazard monitoring services. We also work closely with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and European Space Agency (ESA), as well as many other national and international partners.
Watch the latest COMET webinar
Watch Evgenia Ilyinskaya’s COMET webinar: The drizzle burns my eyes and throat: impacts of volcanic gas and aerosol on the environment and health.
See Dr. Watson’s COMET Webinar: The fatal eruption of Volcan de Fuego, Guatemala – causes, consequences and a brighter future?
Latest News
COMET has been awarded £950,000 by NERC to deliver cutting-edge research on earthquakes and volcanoes and to continue the development of hazard monitoring services.
NERC has officially announced the new funding for COMET on Wednesday 29 May. This will enable ambitious, large-scale science which helps us to understand global change and natural disasters over the next two years.
You can read more about the award, and National Capability, on the NERC website.