National Centre for Earth Science Studies,Trivandrum

The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) is an autonomous research institution based in India, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Established in 1978 and headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, NCESS conducts advanced research in various disciplines of Earth Sciences, with a primary focus on understanding the complex dynamics of the Earth's system, natural hazards, and resources. Its work helps in disaster management, particularly in areas such as earthquakes, landslides, and coastal erosion.

The primary research domains of NCESS include:

Seismology: Studying earthquakes and seismic activities.
Coastal Dynamics: Researching shoreline changes, erosion, and sediment dynamics.
Geodynamics: Investigating plate tectonics, mountain building, and geological processes.
Natural Hazards: Understanding and mitigating risks from natural disasters like landslides, tsunamis, and earthquakes.
Remote Sensing and GIS: Using advanced technologies to study Earth’s surface processes.
NCESS plays a crucial role in aiding policy-making and the development of mitigation strategies to reduce the risks associated with natural disasters. It collaborates with various national and international agencies to improve forecasting and monitoring systems.

he National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) is an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. Established in 1978 and located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, NCESS focuses on comprehensive studies of the Earth system, encompassing land, sea, and atmosphere.

Research Groups:

Solid Earth Research Group
Natural Hazards Research Group
Environmental Hydrology Group
Marine Science Group
Atmospheric Science Group
Facilities:

NCESS is equipped with advanced laboratories and facilities for various scientific analyses, including:

X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
X-Ray Diffractometer
Seismology and Paleomagnetism Labs
Fluid Inclusion and Sedimentology Labs
Geoinformatics Laboratory
Comprehensive Library