Insights from the Session on Digital Twinning Environments
DT-GEO researchers Ramon Carbonell, Paolo Papale, and Paula Herrero convened the session “Perspectives & Difficulties of Digital Twining the Environments.” The discussion focused on the complexities of creating digital twins for geophysical systems—digital models that mirror real-world conditions in real time. Participants delved into technical and conceptual challenges, including data integration, computational limitations, and the broader implications of these tools for hazard prediction and mitigation.
DT-GEO Research Highlights at AGU 2023
Paula Herrero-Barbero (CSIC): From Seismic Data to Digital Twins
Paula Herrero-Barbero presented her work on “Challenges in the Transition from Seismic Field Data to Digital Twins: An Example from Waveform Simulation Workflows.” Her presentation explored how raw seismic data is transformed into actionable digital models, touching on the technical hurdles and opportunities that arise when moving between the physical and digital realms.
Rut Blanco (BSC): Earthquake Modeling in Mexico
In her poster, “UCIS4EQ Applied to the M7.1 2017 Earthquake in Puebla (Mexico),” Rut Blanco demonstrated how advanced modeling tools are applied to real seismic events. Using the UCIS4EQ platform, her work shed light on the 2017 Puebla earthquake, focusing on improving simulation workflows to enhance early warning systems and seismic risk analysis.
Paolo Papale: Understanding Mount Etna with AI
Paolo Papale shared a poster on “AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Revealing Subsurface Forces at Mount Etna through Advanced 3D Simulations.” His work showcased how digital twins, augmented with AI techniques, can provide new insights into the forces driving volcanic activity, using Mount Etna as a case study. This research could help improve the monitoring of volcanic systems and inform risk management strategies.
Johannes Kemper: Building a Digital Twin for Earthquakes
Johannes Kemper presented “Early Insights from Developing a Digital Twin for Earthquakes,” offering a look at the initial stages of creating a digital twin specifically for earthquake monitoring and forecasting. His presentation highlighted the integration of real-time seismic data with modeling tools to better understand and anticipate seismic events.
Looking Ahead
DT-GEO’s presence at AGU 2023 emphasized the growing importance of digital twins in geophysics. The work presented by the team demonstrates not only the potential of these technologies but also the challenges that remain in making them robust and reliable. These discussions and research findings are critical steps toward improving hazard preparedness and advancing our understanding of complex geophysical systems.
As this field evolves, DT-GEO remains committed to addressing these challenges, bridging the gap between data, simulation, and practical application.
