The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake - Revisited




Editorial Note

The 1755 earthquake and tsunami were influential not only in Portugal but in

all European and North African countries, where its devastating effects were

felt. The entire world was deeply impressed and the discussion of its causes

generated a large amount of scientific and metaphysical speculation. It inspired

philosophers, poets and writers. The socio-economic consequences of the event

were great and affected the future organization and development of Portugal.

The eventuality of a similar occurrence urges society and the scientific

community to reflect on its lessons.

250 years after the 1755 earthquake, the opportunity to put together

scientists, engineers, historians, philosophers, urban planers, architects,

economists and policy makers, provides an integrated view on our global

perception of natural disasters and how must Society deal with them.

In order to invocate this event an international conference - ‘‘250th

Anniversary of the Lisbon Earthquake International Conference’’ – was

organized in Lisbon from 1 to 4 November 2005, devoted to the following

topics:


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