Study Area

The Greek site under investigation is located in the region of Kalochori close to Thessaloniki in North Greece, presenting great scientific and monitoring interest related to the examined natural hazards, thereby in agreement with the general objectives of the proposed project.

Selection criteria

• Socio-economic status of the surrounding area due to existing infrastructure and networks – Complex urban environment

• Intense precipitation territorial events in the past due to over-pumping water from industries

• Seismically active area near Thessaloniki