AGU Cinema - Exploring the Fault Trace

Embark on a captivating four-episode journey aboard the massive Japanese Drilling Vessel "Chikyu" during IODP Expedition 365 in the Nankai Trough off Japan. Discover the intricacies of onboard operations as part of the Seismogenic Zone Experiment (NanTroSEIZE), a collaborative IODP & JAMSTEC program. Delve into the investigation of fault mechanics and seismogenesis along subduction megathrusts through direct sampling, in situ measurements, and long-term monitoring. Gain insights into the allied laboratory and numerical modeling studies that complement this coordinated, multi-expedition drilling project. Produced by Dan Brinkhuis, Dick Peterse, and ScienceMedia.nl, this 33-minute video series offers a unique glimpse into cutting-edge geological research and exploration.

AGU Cinema: Exploring the Fault Trace