GeoLog

Tectonics and Structural Geology

Why do Earth’s hidden stress fields matter for our future? Let’s explore the latest insights from the World Stress Map database

Why do Earth’s hidden stress fields matter for our future? Let’s explore the latest insights from the World Stress Map database

Beneath the serene landscapes we inhabit, the Earth’s crust is a battleground of constant, immense, and invisible tectonic forces. While humanity typically only notices this deep-seated stress when it violently releases in the form of an earthquake and volcanoes, these forces have always been shaping the structural bedrock of our planet. Understanding this hidden architecture …[Read More]

Sixty years under the mountain: A geoscientific odyssey through the Mont Blanc tunnel

Sixty years under the mountain: A geoscientific odyssey through the Mont Blanc tunnel

On July 16, 1965, the Mont Blanc Tunnel, 11.611 km of tunnel piercing the heart of the Alps, opened to traffic, marking a triumph of engineering, geology, and international cooperation. Sixty years later, this civilian artery connecting Chamonix (France) and Courmayeur (Italy) stands not just as a testament to human inventiveness but as an ongoing marvel if viewed through …[Read More]