Activities
ISPRA is a public research body established by the Law 133/2008. It is organized in three Departmens and seven National Centers. The Department for the Geological Survey of Italy is organized in two Services and five Technical Areas, with the mandate (established by Law 152/2006): to collect, elaborate, archive and disseminate geological data; to perform geological research studies focused on the physical environment and natural risks; to produce and update the geological and geothematic map of Italy.