Barcelona Center for Subsurface Imaging

We study continental rifting, seafloor spreading, and subduction systems. To obtain the best quality observations, we regularly lead the acquisition, analysis, and processing of geological and geophysical data. We develop novel methodological strategies for travel-time tomography and full-waveform inversion, integrated with pre-stack depth migration, and electromagnetic and seismological methods, to estimate physical properties and subsurface structure at the highest possible resolution. We interpret seismic observables integrated with geological information to advance conceptually in the understanding of active geological systems, with special emphasis on the characterization of processes related to geological hazards, such as active faults, submarine landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis. We also apply seismic methods to image and investigate the oceanic fine structure and sub-mesoscale processes. We excel in data quality, novel methodologies and interpretation, which has permitted the group to actively seek funding to support our research from both governmental and industry sources.