Ibagué authorities consider seismic studies to guide urban planning

Authorities in Ibagué, Colombia, are moving to implement seismic microzonification studies to strengthen urban planning and disaster prevention. The Departmental Risk Management Council has requested the Ibagué Mayor's Office to advance the implementation of technical studies conducted by the Universidad de los Andes.

These studies, which include data on soil behavior and the trace of the Ibagué Fault, aim to determine how geological conditions influence the territory's response to earthquakes. Experts suggest that adopting these findings could lead to significant changes in urban regulations, potentially affecting building density, land occupation, and the permitted height of new constructions to protect citizens from seismic risks.

Geologists note that the Ibagué Fault has been a subject of study since the early 2000s due to its potential threat to the region. The updated technical information is viewed as a necessary legal tool for defining the characteristics of future housing, buildings, and general infrastructure development.