Geological risk assessment for prehistoric caves and geological heritage

The Applied Geology Group at the University of Cantabria focuses on assessing geological risks in areas surrounding caves in Cantabria (northern Spain) with prehistoric sites such as Altamira, Covalanas, El Pendo, etc. Monitoring of rock masses and evaluation of natural slopes evolution are key factors in order to define most important active geological processes. This methodology also extends to the geological heritage in the Costa Quebrada UNESCO Global Geopark, where such processes, along with marine erosion, drive the evolution of the cliffs. If you are interested in the study of these natural processes this represents an excellent opportunity here in northern Spain.