Supersite Objectives
Further to the GSNL general objectives, the Nicaragua volcano Supersite has the following specific objectives:
To obtain satellite data that serve as a tool for strengthening volcanic monitoring and surveillance in Nicaragua, as well as basis for scientific studies for comprehensive disaster risk management, and thus to provide a timely response to the Nicaraguan population living in the vicinity of active volcanic structures and other areas affected by natural hazards.
Supersite Coordinator
Director General of Geology and Geophysics, Instituto Nicaragüense de Estudios Territoriales-INETER, Nicaragua
Official end-users
SINAPRED www.sinapred.gob.ni
Open Supersite data
EO data (since 2022):
- TerraSAR X satellite data can be accessed from the DLR Supersite Data Portal (registration needed)
- COSMO-SkyMed SAR data can be accessed from the ESA Geohazard Exploitation Platform. See instructions for use here.
- Pleiadés data: Accessible on demand from the Coordinator
In situ data:
- Data from the main seismic stations
- SO2 data from the volcanoes Masaya, San Cristóbal, Telica, Momotombo, Concepción
- Multigas data from the Masaya volcano station while it was in operation
- Data from the main GPS stations
- Webcam data
Researchers/direct collaborators of the Nicaraguan Supersite will have free access to the data, after formal request, but will not be able to share it with third parties, nor make unauthorized independent use or press releases with them.
Biennial reports