Localization in Geophysics, Geohazards and Geoengineering

LOC3G project seeks to advance the knowledge of multiscale and multiphysics localization phenomena in porous geological media, with the aim of creating new predictive models for geophysics, geohazards, and geoengineering. The consortium combines a diverse array of expertise, including geological surveys, constitutive modeling and numerical simulations, laboratory tests, and real-world applications such as CO2 storage and geo-resource/energy exploitation. The project will incorporate innovative research techniques and utilize advanced constitutive models and next-generation numerical approaches to investigate the localization of deformation in geological media. The ultimate goal is to provide cutting-edge knowledge and interdisciplinary training to improve the capacity for research and technology globally, and to provide practitioners with the tools they require to tackle relevant problems in their fields. Additionally, LOC3G is expected to have a significant impact on addressing EU energy crisis caused by geopolitical issues.