Euro-Mediterranean Paleotsunami Database

An open and interoperable resource for the study of past tsunamis in the Mediterranean.

Paleotsunami trench showing sedimentary layers. The CE 365 paleotsunami deposit as recorded along the coast of SE Sicily, Italy (800 km far from the causative source in Crete, Greece)

About the Dataset

This database collects scientific data on paleotsunami deposits in the Euro-Mediterranean area. It aims to provide crucial information for tsunami hazard assessment and the development of inundation scenarios.

The data includes information on the location, stratigraphic characteristics, and dating of the deposits, offering a long-term view of the frequency and impact of tsunamis in the region. The first dataset included was produced in the framework of the EU-FP7 ASTARTE project.

Open Data Access (OGC WFS)

The dataset is freely accessible via standard OGC (Web Feature Service). You can download the complete data in various formats or connect directly using GIS software.

Creative Commons License The dataset is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. You are free to share and adapt the material for any purpose, provided you give appropriate credit.

Download the Full Dataset:

⬇️ Download CSV ⬇️ Download GeoJSON ⬇️ Download Shapefile

For GIS Software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS):

Use the following URL to add the WFS service to your GIS project:

https://services.tsunamidata.org/PALEOTSUNAMI/ows?service=WFS&request=GetCapabilities

How to Cite

If you use this dataset in your research, please cite it as follows:

De Martini, P. M., et al. (2017). The ASTARTE Paleotsunami Deposits data base-a web-based reference. Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia. https://doi.org/10.13127/tsunami/paleodeposits