Yasuhiro Yamada, Moe Kyaw, and Adam Wspanialy from the Japanese Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology visit KAUST this week. The purpose of their visit was to collaborate with ANPERC faculty and deliver two seminars on the geology of the Nankai Trough off the coast of Japan, as well as their latest work studying this phenomenon. Their work ranges from computer modeling to drilling deep under the oceanic crust onboard specialized vessels. The most recent goal of this drilling expedition is to extend their reach to around 5200 meters below the surface.

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