Development and Systematization of Investigation Techniques

We are developing and systematizing investigation techniques to build a strong technical foundation for collecting the data required to select appropriate disposal sites. These efforts focus on understanding the rates and ranges of natural processes—such as earthquakes, fault movement, volcanic and igneous activity, as well as uplift and erosion—affect the geological environment over time.

Investigation technology for evaluation of fault activities

(Development of discriminant technology for active and inactive faults based on chemical composition of fault filling minerals.)

Investigation technology for high-resolution imaging of crustal heterogeneity

(Development of technology for detecting underground structure, magma, and geofluids)