Geoscience Australia Risk Report

🏗️ Operational & Business Continuity

Geoscience Australia is actively engaged in addressing operational risks, particularly in the context of natural disasters such as earthquakes and tropical cyclones. The organization is working to ensure the safety and security of Australia's infrastructure and communities. Their initiatives highlight their commitment to improving operational resilience and response strategies.

• Earthquake activity has been a focus with three events occurring near Broken Hill 🗓 2025-01-04, highlighting the need for robust monitoring and response protocols.
• On 🗓 March 14, 2025, Geoscience Australia published insights on how they support safe navigation for ships in Port Phillip Bay, enhancing operational safety.
• Their publication on 🗓 March 14, 2025, discussed the assistance provided for safe construction practices through innovative line-marking robotics.
• Geoscience Australia addressed severe wind risks in South-East Queensland, aiming to strengthen regional disaster management strategies 🗓 2025-06-13.
• The emphasis on understanding vulnerability to tropical cyclones was reinforced with an assessment report 🗓 2025-06-13.

📜 Innovation & R&D

Geoscience Australia continues to be a key player in shaping innovative research and development activities. This is reflected in their ongoing collaborations and technological advancements. Their efforts contribute to Australia's position at the forefront of geoscience innovation.

• On 🗓 March 14, 2025, Geoscience Australia highlighted its role in deploying subsurface sampling techniques, underscoring their commitment to accuracy and safety.
• Geoscience Australia launched a program aimed at enhancing marine observation accuracy over the Great Barrier Reef 🗓 2025-03-14.
• On 🗓 September 30, 2024, they contributed to a global seabed mapping project, showcasing their commitment to international scientific advancement.
• Their involvement in the Landsat Next satellite mission alongside the USGS was renewed as of 🗓 August 12, 2024, pointing to sustained collaboration in remote sensing technologies.
• A significant focus has been directed towards digital transformation with the release of Digital Earth Australia insights, enhancing satellite imagery utility, as of 🗓 March 6, 2025.