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Technological accidents triggered by a natural hazard or disaster which result in consequences involving hazardous substances (e.g. fire, explosion, toxic release) are commonly referred to as Natech accidents. The aim of this database is to systematically collect information on Natech accidents that occured worldwide and allow the searching and analysis of Natech accident reports for lessons-learning purposes.

How to cite

European Commission, Joint Research Centre (2026): eNATECH Database. [Dataset] doi: 10.2905/JRC.7JZ5W9G PID: http://data.europa.eu/89h/fb46d3f0-691a-4bd8-a611-be9eb5052cef

Keywords

Accident analysisChemical accidentCommunity disruptionEmergency responseEnvironmental impactExplosionFireHuman healthIndustrial accidentLesson learnedLoss dataNatechNatural disasterTechnological accidentToxic release

Data access

eNATECH Database
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  • The eNATECH database systematically collects information on Natech accidents that occured worldwide to allow the searching and analysis of Natech accident reports for lessons-learning purposes.

Additional information

Published by
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Contact email
Elisabeth.KRAUSMANN (at) ec.europa.eu
Update frequency
irregular

The event occurs at uneven intervals.

Language(s)
English

English is a member of the West Germanic group of the Germanic languages. It is an official language of almost 60 sovereign states and is now a global lingua franca.It is the third-most-common native language in the world and it is widely learned as a second language.

Data theme(s)
Energy

dataset theme covering the domain of energy, characterised as the quantitative property necessary to perform work on or heat objects, and vital element of living organisms and the operation of human civilisation
Environment

dataset theme covering the domain of environment, defined as the interaction of all living species, climate, weather, and natural resources that impact human survival and economic activity
Science and technology

dataset theme covering the domains of science and technology, with science being the systematic pursuit of knowledge through testable explanations and predictions across natural, social, and formal disciplines, and technology encompassing the collective techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in producing goods, providing services, or achieving objectives like scientific research

Geographical name(s)
World
Issued date
2011-01-01
Created date
15 Nov 2019 17:04
Modified date
21 Nov 2019 10:43
Landing page
https://enatech.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ 
Dataset identifier
http://data.europa.eu/89h/fb46d3f0-691a-4bd8-a611-be9eb5052cef
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