Geological Survey of Israel

The Geological Survey of Israel (in Hebrew: המכון הגיאולוגי לישראל) is a national research institution in the field of earth sciences, operating within the framework of the Earth Sciences Administration of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The institute houses a database of geological studies conducted in the State of Israel and during the British Mandate period. The institute maintains professional cooperation with government research institutions, universities and other entities in Israel and abroad.

The institute continuously monitors earthquakes felt in Israel and adjacent area, and has produced a map indicating seismic risks according to different regions in the country.

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