Rock Mechanics and Earthquake Physics Laboratory

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Since 2018, we have used MUR (Departmenti di Eccellenza) and ERC project funds to build a laboratory where we study earthquake physics and fault mechanics. Our research is primarily conducted using prototype machines for rock deformation.

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DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE DELLA TERRA

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BRAVA2.0

BIAX2

During laboratory seismic cycles we use piezoelectric transducers, PZT, to measure different types of earthquakes (passive seismic) or to study the evolution of fault physical properties via ultrasonic investigations (active seismic).

Our international leadership in these research areas is demonstrated by prestigious European funding (ERC, Marie Curie), awards, and by publications in high-impact journals (Nature, Science Advances, Nature Geoscience, Nature Communications). Unconventional aspects of our research include the study of induced seismicity related to modern geo-energy and research on green energy (CO₂ storage and geothermal energy).

Rupture and seismic cycle complexities arise from structural and frictional heterogeneities: insights from a large (70 cm) laboratory fault.

Ubicazione:

012b, 012g

Altre Informazioni:

Progetto di Eccellenza DST; ERC Tectonic & Hyquake; Eni; Total Energies

Responsabile:

cristiano.collettini@uniroma1.it

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