ROTTnROCK
What we do
The ROTTnROCK team studies hydrothermal alteration, which develops progressively and imperceptibly at a given volcano and may be responsible for unexpected volcanic hazards.
Like tomatoes, also rotten rocks change appearance, chemistry, and physical behavior.
Rott'n'Rock is a 6-year research project funded by the ERC (synergy)
Interactions between hydrothermal fluids and volcanic rocks permanently alter the internal structure and external appearance of volcanoes. The circulation of hot and aggressive hydrothermal fluids dissolves the original magmatic minerals and redistributes soluble elements, and therefore alters a volcano from the inside. This changes volcanoes and their hazards.
The four disciplines are remote sensing, geochemistry and mineralogy, rock physics, and computational modelling.
Where is alteration and how the site change in time and space?
We determine where alteration occurs. Using drones and satellites we will monitor the location, expression, deformation and variation of alteration sites in time and space.
What chemical and mineralogical changes come with alteration?
We study the chemical processes of alteration by our conjoint approaches, especially as changes to the alteration mineralogy. We will build a new lab and simulate alteration processes.
What is the physical change that comes with alteration?
We study the physical processes of alteration, especially the result in changes to strength and stability. In our labs we will perform experiments simulating the geological, chemical, and physical factors of rock alteration.
What are the hazard consequences of alteration?
We study why volcanic hazards occur without warning, and how alteration changes and controls the sites of fluid migration, eruptions, and hazards associated with volcanic collapses.
We are looking for collaborations and talents joining our team.
Yes, we are hiring !