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The geophysics of the University
of Oulu is solid Earth
geophysics. The
three main research
lines
are:
Lithospheric geophysics (crust
and upper mantle)
The ultimate goal of the lithosphere studies is to achieve
wide-scale knowledge about the
structure, properties,
composition, evolution, rheology
and deformation of the
continental lithosphere,
particularly in the
Fennoscandian Shield.
Applied geophysics
The aims are to develop and apply geophysical methods to
various important economical and
civil purposes, e.g., ore and
mineral exploration, groundwater
and soil mapping, civil
engineering, geological and
geotechnical studies,
environmental studies, etc.
Applied environmental research
is continuously growing in
importance.
Computational geophysics
The aims are to research and develop non-linear
multidimensional inversion and
numerical modelling,
particularly for electromagnetic
and electrical methods, and to
apply them for interpretation of
data from lithosphere and
applied geophysics. During the
last decade numerical
geodynamical modelling of the
lithosphere has been applied
intensively.
List of research projects:
-
Developing of the electromagnetic methods of the
enviromental monitoring and
sounding of the lithosphere
-
Geodynamics and rheology of the lithosphere in the
fennoscandian shield
-
FIRE - finnish reflection
experiment
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MT-FIRE: crustal
conductivity by
magnetotellurics along the
reflection seismic fire
profiles in the central
fennoscandian shield
-
EMTESZ-Pomerania:
magnetotelluric studies
across the trans-european
suture zone in Pomerania,
Poland
-
Jämtland magnetotellurics -
electrical conductivity of
the lithosphere under the
Scandinavian Caledonides,
Jämtland, Sweden
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EMMA - electromagnetic mini
arrays and upper mantle
conductivity in Fennoscandia
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MT-TOR - transition between Central Europe and the
Fennoscandian Shield
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Numerical modelling and inversion
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Geophysical methods in prospecting, engineering,
archaeological,
environmental and
reconnaissance studies
Links:
annual
report 2006 |
