Epiais-Rhus PPRN-MT: Natural Hazard Risk Zones for Land Use Planning

A geospatial dataset delineating areas exposed to natural hazards for the Epiais-Rhus region in France, used for Risk Prevention Plans (PPR). The dataset was published by the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM) and was last updated on March 7, 2024. It represents hazard zones resulting from a synthesis of calculated, modeled, or observed hazard data, including areas behind protective structures.

Use Cases

• Modeling flood or landslide risk exposure based on hazard intensity and probability zoning.
• Informing land-use planning and construction regulations based on delineated hazard areas.
• Assessing the effectiveness of protective structures by identifying areas still considered at risk.
• Integrating multi-hazard data for comprehensive risk analysis where zones are coded for multiple hazards.

Strengths

• Data is structured according to the INSPIRE geospatial data standard, facilitating interoperability.
• Hazard zoning considers both the probability of occurrence and the intensity of dangerous phenomena.
• Includes areas protected by structures, providing a complete risk picture for planners.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The spatial coverage is specific to the Epiais-Rhus study area, limiting broader applicability.

Provenance

Source

Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM)

Collection Method

Synthesis of calculated, modeled, or observed hazard data for risk analysis.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2024-03-07 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Epiais-Rhus region, France