| Date | Subject | Related departments at AIST |
|---|
| 11/24 |
A numerical model for geochemical processes to understand the recurrence intervals of earthquakes
- Formation of extensional quartz veins potentially controls recurrence intervals of earthquakes in subduction zones - |
Renewable Energy Research Center |
| 10/31 |
The geological history of Japanese Islands recorded in northernmost part of the Japan Alps
-“Tomari”, 1:50,000 quadrangle geological map - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 10/6 |
The map tells the reason why fossils of a dinosaur was found there
-“Toba”, 1:50,000 quadrangle geological map - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 9/5 |
New method to directly assess the corrosion risk of water pipes
- Soil investigation using high-frequency AC resistivity measurement - |
Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment |
| 8/22 |
Complete revision of the Seamless Geological Map of Japan at 1:200,000
- highly detailed online geological map with a hierarchical legend system has been released - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 8/17 |
Moon image from TERRA/ASTER
-Terra ASTER performed a Moon and deep space observation on August 6th 2017 [JST] for radiometric calibration |
Geological Survey of Japan, Artificial Intelligence Research Center, National Metrology Institute of Japan |
| 8/4 |
The outcrop in Chiba Prefecture has been nominated for a Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP)
- “Chibanian” may be listed on the geological time scale - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 8/4 |
Hundred million years that have shaped today’s Kagawa Prefecture
-“Kan-onji”, 1:50,000 quadrangle geological map - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 8/1 |
Publication of the Gravity Map of Wakayama District (Bouguer Anomalies)
- 1:200,000 Gravity Map Series, No.32 - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 8/1 |
Extreme hydrothermal conditions at an active plate-bounding fault
(Joint research with GNS Science, New Zealand etc.) |
Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology |
| 7/31 |
Novel geodynamic theory to elucidate tectonics of the Japanese islands
- the east-west contraction of Northeast Japan is caused by the movement of the Philippine Sea Plate - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 7/21 |
Detection of vehicles buried by a landslide using a drone with an electromagnetic (EM) sensor
- Drone EM system successfully identified the location - |
Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment |
| 7/11 |
Geological application of magnetic imaging through scanning SQUID microscope
- Estimates of past climate change and age using marine ferromanganese crust - |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
| 7/7 |
Director General Yusaku Yano and GSJ members attended the 2nd Trilateral GeoSummit on 20 June 2017 |
Research Promotion Division |
| 7/5 |
The shortest recurrence interval of Genroku-type great Kanto earthquakes revised from 2000 to 500 years
(Joint research with the University of Tokyo) |
Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology |
| 7/5 |
Quick Imaging of possibly affected areas by volcanic eruption, tsunami, etc.
-High-speed handling of elevation data on the Internet- |
Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation |
