Objective: To obtain a detailed understanding of the geological conditions of the land and its suitability for the proposed activity or project.

Application: Recommended for works that modify the environment, such as buildings, housing, commercial or industrial structures, earthworks, landfills, docks, retaining structures, bridges, viaducts, excavations, and roads.

Methodology: Field studies are conducted to identify and describe surface and subsurface geological units, analyze local geomorphology, and evaluate external geodynamic processes.

Objective: To assess the vulnerability of the underlying aquifer and establish measures to mitigate the risk of contamination due to project development.

Application: Mandatory for industrial or commercial activities that handle chemical or petrochemical substances, projects located in aquifer recharge areas established by MINAE, urban developments with wastewater infiltration systems, agricultural activities using agrochemicals, sanitary landfills, water treatment systems, cemeteries, mining quarries, or underground mining.

Methodology: Hydrogeological data from the surrounding area are analyzed, the properties of the underlying aquifer are characterized, and a local hydrogeological model is developed to evaluate vulnerability to contamination.

Objective: To identify and assess natural hazards that may affect the safety and feasibility of the project.

Application: Required for projects involving earthworks or significant land modifications.

Methodology: Geological and geomorphological data are analyzed to identify external geodynamic processes such as erosion and sedimentation, and local geology maps are developed to support project design and planning.