ZRC SAZU as a Partner in the TRANSFORM² Project

In early December, the TRANSFORM² project was launched, with ZRC SAZU's Karst Research Institute (IZRK) participating as a partner. The TRANSFORM² project aims to upgrade Near Fault Observatories (NFOs), specialized research infrastructures located in seismically active areas, often near densely populated urban regions. These observatories serve as natural laboratories, offering exceptional opportunities to study earthquake mechanisms and the dynamics of seismogenic faults.

The project focuses on four key areas: the development of innovative sensors for advanced earthquake detection, the implementation of new workflows for improved earthquake characterization, the enhancement of early warning systems to support decision-makers, and the establishment of accessible testing environments for new tools, such as machine learning and fiber optics for detection. These improvements will significantly enhance the quality, resolution, and density of the multidisciplinary data collected by the NFO observatories.

The project will run until 2027 and involves 17 partners, including universities, research institutions, and technology providers from across Europe. It is coordinated by the University of Patras in Greece.