Deciphering the true nature of earthquakes through their "voice"
Yuji Yagi
Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Research focus
What is happening deep beneath the Earth?
By precisely mapping when, where, and how faults move using global observation records, we clarify the diversity of earthquakes and their initiation and growth mechanisms.
Motivation
Reaching the essence of earthquakes faster than anyone else
Through our original analytical theories, the complex behavior of faults is unfolded like slow-motion footage. This moment is the true thrill of our research.
The "world-first" results obtained from our cutting-edge methods are often the answers society seeks. This responsibility and excitement drive our work.
Mission
Resolving societal anxiety through knowledge
Unknown phenomena cause anxiety. However, when people understand what happened, they can regain composure.
Our mission is to visualize in detail "what just happened inside the Earth" immediately after an earthquake and communicate it to the world—advancing science that directly links theoretical pursuit to disaster prevention and public peace of mind.
Information
College: College of Geoscience
Degree Programs: Geosciences, Mountain Studies
Office: Natural Sciences Bldg B, B406 (Map)
E-mail: yagi-y [at] geol.tsukuba.ac.jp