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Research work @ Valparaíso

Valparaíso is a port city on Chile's coast. It's known for its steep funiculars and colorful, clifftop homes. La Sebastiana, the quirky former residence of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, is now a museum with far-reaching Pacific views. During the 19th century, an influx of European immigrants left their mark on the city's architecture and cultural institutions, many of which congregate around downtown's Plaza Sotomayor.

CIGIDEN association of four universities, which was born in response to the call made by the FONDAP program of CONICYT in its fourth national contest of Research Centers in Priority Areas, to address research on disasters and their consequences.
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
  • National University Andrés Bello
  • Technical University Federico Santa María
  • Catholic University of the North

Disasters of natural origin present a series of technological, social and political challenges. From CIGIDEN, we are generating scientific and technical knowledge to help improve the way in which the cycle of risk management is addressed in our country.

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