Rushurgent Working Group

RWG participates in

Sakura Science Program

Is Geophysics something you always wanted to try? This position might be the one for you. This is an opportunity to join RWG's growing research team as we explore the Philippines through geophysics. If you are interested please refer to the post below. We will be accepting applications until March 31, 2024.

RWG participates in

Sakura Science Program

The Rushurgent Working Group recently participated in the Sakura Science Exchange Program at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) in Yokohama, Japan, from March 3–9, 2024. During the program, several researchers from JAMSTEC delivered lectures on marine geophysical methods such as multi-beam echo sounding, sub-bottom profiling, gravity and magnetics. The JAMSTEC researchers also provided training exercises on the processing and interpretation of marine geophysical data, specifically multi-channel seismic and ocean bottom seismometer (OBS) data. The group was also introduced to JAMSTEC's cutting-edge technology and facilities, including their research vessels, OBS maintenance facility, and geochemistry laboratory located at their Yokosuka headquarters. The team also toured the Earth Simulator 4 supercomputers and the backup site of DONET (Dense Oceanfloor Network System for Earthquakes and Tsunamis), which is one of Japan's real-time seafloor observatory and monitoring systems. The RWG participants are extremely grateful to Dr. Yasuyuki Nakamura, Dr. Moe Kyaw and Dr. Yasushi Ishihara for facilitating and arranging the activities for the program and to JAMSTEC for accommodating us during the exchange program.

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Feature Alert!

Our paper titled "Bottom simulating reflectors in the Manila Trench forearc and its implications on the occurrence of gas hydrates in the region" is currently featured on the CS website as one of the high-impact studies led by UP scientists in 2023. The list includes other University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) studies that bring innovative solutions to problems and issues faced by Filipinos.
You may view the featured article through this link: https://science.upd.edu.ph/accelerating-st-in-ph-through-research-high-impact-studies-led-by-up-scientists-in-2023/