This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 858092

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Research Title: Thermo-mechanical modelling of the shallow magmatic body at Krafla
Evolution of permeability in Krafla’s geothermal field and associated seismo-acoustic patterns

Roberto Davoli

Roberto Davoli

Roberto Davoli

Nationality: Italian
Institution: LMU München
Country: Germany
Research Title: Evolution of permeability in Krafla’s geothermal field and associated seismo-acoustic patterns

PROJECT SUMMARY

This project focuses on the Krafla volcanic system in Iceland and it consists in mainly laboratory-based experiments to shed light on the evolution of permeable structures with respect to ongoing alteration in Krafla’s hot geothermal field as well as geophysical signals associated with this evolution. The physico-chemical and textural characterization of rocks comprising Krafla’s shallow subsurface structure is a fundamental part of this project and that is why we will conduct this on samples from field surveys as well as drill cuttings. Samples with varying overall permeability will then be analysed for their seismo-acoustic (AE) pattern once subjected to volatile flux in order to understand subsurface volatile movement, its associated geophysical signals and its evolution in time.

Scientific Background

I have graduated with a BSc in Geological Sciences at Sapienza University of Rome in 2017. In 2018 I moved to Granada, Spain, where I obtained two MSc titles from the University of Granada, the first one in Geophysics and Meteorology (specialization in Geophysics) and the second in Geology Applied to Mineral and Energy Resources (specialization in Energy Resources). My two Master’s theses were of seismological nature. In the first thesis I located events occurred during 2018 and the beginning of 2019 in the Bransfield Strait, which is located in the Antarctic Ocean and it’s dominated by seismic and volcanic activity, while during the second thesis I expanded the list of located earthquakes and I started studying the seismic anisotropy in the upper crust by examining the shear-wave splitting phenomenon.
To enrich my knowledge on the subject, I did a two-month-long Erasmus+ Traineeship at the National and Kapodistrian University. During my traineeship I had the opportunity to learn how to use specific scientific software of shear-wave splitting analysis and to participate in field work for the installation of seismic stations.

Activity Record

Data (from)Data (to)TypeTitleVenue
5/14/20235/20/2023SchoolGeophysical data inversion and numerical forward modellingCarlingford, Ireland
7/24/20237/28/2023SchoolMultiparametric Volcano Monitoring: Data Processing, Analysis and ModellingNicolosi (Mount Etna), Italy
4/8/20244/10/2024Specialized Short CoursePetrophysical Properties - From the Laboratory to the Field and ModellingMunich, Germany
5/28/20245/31/2024SchoolMulti- Facet Science: Data, Models, Infrastructures, Industry and CommunicationPotsdam, Germany
7/23/20238/2/2023Multiparametric ExperimentEtna Multiparametric ExperimentMount Etna, Italy

Data (from)Data (to)TypeVenueTitleDescription
2/4/20232/11/2023Field campaignRotokawa, New ZealandField campaign in the Rotokawa geothermal areaSubsoil in situ petrophysical characterization and degassing measurements
2/28/20234/14/2023SecondmentRome, ItalySecondment at INGV RomeSecondment at INGV Rome to carry out research activities in the field of geochemistry, modeling of geothermal fields and volcano monitoring
5/21/20236/21/2023Secondment Reykjavík & Krafla, IcelandSecondment in Reykjavík and Krafla
Secondment in Reykjavík and Krafla in order to study the lithologies found in depth in the broader Krafla area and to collect samples for laboratory analyses
6/10/20236/16/2023Field campaignKrafla, IcelandField campaign in Krafla, IcelandIn situ petrophysical characterization of the different lithologies and sampling for further laboratory analyses
3/17/20244/1/2024SecondmentINGV BolognaSecondment at INGV BolognaBuilding an experimental setup for CO2 degassing through subsoil layers
5/19/20245/26/2024SecondmentBologna & Perugia, ItalySecondment to INGV Bologna to perform experiments at the University of PerugiaSecondment to INGV Bologna to perform CO2 degassing experiments at the University of Perugia
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