Lithosphere tectonics and thermo-mechanical properties: an integrated modelling approach for Enhanced Geothermal Systems exploration in Europe
Knowledge of temperature at drillable depth is a prerequisite in site selection for geothermal
exploration and development of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Equally important …
exploration and development of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Equally important …
A geodetic plate motion and Global Strain Rate Model
We present a new global model of plate motions and strain rates in plate boundary zones
constrained by horizontal geodetic velocities. This Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM v. 2.1) …
constrained by horizontal geodetic velocities. This Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM v. 2.1) …
Geodetic evidence for a buoyant mantle plume beneath the Eifel volcanic area, NW Europe
The volcanism of the Eifel volcanic field (EVF), in west-central Germany, is often considered
an example of hotspot volcanism given its geochemical signature and the putative mantle …
an example of hotspot volcanism given its geochemical signature and the putative mantle …
[HTML][HTML] Extracting small deformation beyond individual station precision from dense Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) networks in France and western …
C Masson, S Mazzotti, P Vernant, E Doerflinger - Solid Earth, 2019 - se.copernicus.org
We use 2 decades of data from a dense geodetic network to extract regionally coherent
velocities and deformation rates in France and neighboring western European countries …
velocities and deformation rates in France and neighboring western European countries …
Tectonic vs. gravitational morphostructures in the central Eastern Alps (Italy): constraints on the recent evolution of the mountain range
Deep-seated gravitational slope deformations (DSGSDs) influence landscape development
in tectonically active mountain ranges. Nevertheless, the relationships among tectonics …
in tectonically active mountain ranges. Nevertheless, the relationships among tectonics …
[HTML][HTML] Present-day surface deformation of the Alpine region inferred from geodetic techniques
L Sánchez, C Völksen, A Sokolov… - Earth System Science …, 2018 - essd.copernicus.org
We provide a present-day surface-kinematics model for the Alpine region and surroundings
based on a high-level data analysis of about 300 geodetic stations continuously operating …
based on a high-level data analysis of about 300 geodetic stations continuously operating …
[PDF][PDF] The relation between natural fracturing and stress heterogeneities in deep-seated crystalline rocks at Soultz-sous-Forêts (France)
BC Valley - 2007 - research-collection.ethz.ch
Abstract Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)—initially called Hot Dry Rock (HDR)—is a
technology which was developed since the 1970's in order to exploit the heat contained …
technology which was developed since the 1970's in order to exploit the heat contained …
Present-day deformation in the Upper Rhine Graben from GNSS data
ABSTRACT The Upper Rhine Graben (URG) undergoes continuous microseismicity
recorded by seismic monitoring networks and moderate-magnitude earthquakes, such as in …
recorded by seismic monitoring networks and moderate-magnitude earthquakes, such as in …
[HTML][HTML] Coincident locations of rupture nucleation during the 2019 Le Teil earthquake, France and maximum stress change from local cement quarrying
Earthquake occurrence is ultimately controlled by tectonic stress load. Nevertheless, the
2019, Mw= 4.9, Le Teil earthquake in southern France occurred in an area where strain …
2019, Mw= 4.9, Le Teil earthquake in southern France occurred in an area where strain …
Growth of exfoliation joints and near-surface stress orientations inferred from fractographic markings observed in the upper Aar valley (Swiss Alps)
M Ziegler, S Loew, D Bahat - Tectonophysics, 2014 - Elsevier
Granitic rock mass of the upper Aar valley (Grimsel area, Switzerland) contains distinct
generations of exfoliation joints, which formed during different stages of the Pleistocene …
generations of exfoliation joints, which formed during different stages of the Pleistocene …