Geology and Geophysics
Geology and geophysics study the Earth as a dynamic, evolving planet, shaped by processes that operate on a wide range of time and length scales, from the flow of the deep mantle, the crystallization of minerals, and the deformation of the surface to earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions. Research in this field focuses on the physical mechanisms behind deformation, melting, faulting, plate motion, and surface change, as recorded in rocks, in geophysical signals, and in landscapes on Earth and on other planetary bodies.
At BGU, we combine field and microscopic observations, experimental studies, isotope-based analytical techniques, and geophysical measurements with advanced numerical and data-driven modeling. This comprehensive approach allows us to study processes at multiple scales, from the microstructure of minerals and the magnetic signals preserved in rocks, to fault-zone dynamics and the formation and evolution of the Earth's lithosphere, plate boundaries, and entire landscapes. Together, this research builds a fundamental understanding of the solid Earth and of planetary dynamics more broadly, including the processes that shape both active and ancient tectonic systems.
