The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics is home to several research groups actively pursuing investigations of fault systems and earthquake hazards. Their methods range from sophisticated lab experiments and computer models, to major field expeditions. UTIG researchers use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and have access to supercomputers at UT’s Texas Advanced Computing Center.
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Catch up with the latest stories about UTIG earthquake hazards research.
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