Terrestrial Processes, Deposits & History (TERPRO)

TERrestrial PROcesses, Deposits & History (TERPRO)

TERPRO promotes and supports research on Quaternary topics related to terrestrial environments including surface and tectonic processes, especially in areas that investigate new frontiers in science and incorporate multiple and cross-disciplinary research efforts, multi-national research and involve developing countries.

The TERPRO Commission supports the development of research projects, and the establishment of scientific networks focused on investigating Quaternary continental environments, processes, and tectonics. TERPRO also encourages the development of strategies to mitigate the social impacts of natural hazards (e.g., active tectonics, environmental effects of earthquakes, extreme climatic events, desertification, flooding) by studying the Quaternary record and fostering dialogue with stakeholders.

This commission promotes effective communication and serves as a valuable platform for international scientific collaboration in fields such as paleoseismology, archaeoseismology, geomorphology, glaciology, hydrology, dust studies, and paleopedology. It spans the broader spectrum of Quaternary disciplines, coordinating several research projects and working groups with a strong interdisciplinary approach. The TERPRO community actively advocates for new field observations in critical regions or areas where significant gaps exist in the understanding of Quaternary terrestrial processes.

Mission

Its mission includes engaging young scientists from around the globe. One of the commission’s key objectives is to bring together specialists at scientific events organized within its projects and working groups, with a particular focus on enhancing participation from under-represented groups and countries. These events create opportunities for researchers from diverse backgrounds to meet, interact, exchange data and interpretations, and discuss shared methodologies, aiming for integrated outcomes, especially in the analysis of natural hazards.