Paola Vannucchi
Subduction systems
My research revolves around understanding subduction systems from the mechanics of earthquakes to the tectonic processes responsible for material transfer and the evolution of continental crust. I am interested in the structure of fault zones involved in aseismic and seismic deformation (and everything in the middle!) that I study through measurements of natural fault samples and laboratory studies of both modern and fossil subduction systems. I also am interested in transform faults and fracture zones to understand their seismic activity source and evolution in time.
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| The Zuccale Fault zone in Isola d’Elba - NW to the left and SE to the right |
