We studied Middle Triassic calc-alkaline rocks from the Alps–Dinarides transition zone to clarify their origin and tectonic provenance. Zircon geochronology dates them at 246 to 240 million years. Phengitic muscovite geobarometry reveals high-pressure, low-temperature (HP–LT) metamorphic overprint, indicating deep burial during Cretaceous Eoalpine subduction. Their present tectonic position reflects large-scale post-metamorphic extrusion, revising present understanding of the tectonics of the Alps–Dinarides transition zone.

Brunia is a Neoproterozoic crustal block whose pre-Variscan history is unclear. New U–Pb and Lu–Hf detrital zircon data from Devonian strata reveal two provenance types. Type-1 spectra reflect recycling of local Brunia arc sources and show isotopic similarity to West Avalonia, indicating a shared Neoproterozoic history. Type-2 spectra match Fennoscandian datasets, implying sediment input from the Caledonides and an Early Devonian connection between Brunia and Baltica.

By analyzing the faint, late-arriving seismic waves from large earthquakes, we can create accurate maps of Earth's deep core. This study provides a new mathematical foundation to confirm the reliability of this method, showing that precise measurements are possible even when earthquake sources are not perfectly distributed. Our findings help improve imaging of Earth's interior, making it more trustworthy.

Igneous intrusions that could be associated with volcanic eruptions on Earth’s surface can be also seen on geophysical data at great depths, well beyond the reach of boreholes. Our results show how advance analysis of seismic data together with regional geological information could be used to predict their key characteristics such as lithology, thickness and overall geometry that are necessary in order to understand Earth’s magmatic activity.

We studied the statistical properties of weak signals known as non-volcanic tremors along the Mexican coast to understand how the earth moves deep underground. By analyzing the timing and size of these faint tremors, we discovered they behave similarly to regular earthquakes but follow complex, persistent patterns. Our findings suggest these movements are influenced by underground fluids and nonlinear forces. This work clarifies how energy builds up, improving our grasp of earthquake risks.

By analyzing 45 years of Very Long Baseline Interferometry data, we found that the liquid outer core and solid mantle are more strongly coupled than expected, likely due to topography at their boundary. The solid inner core is also less rigidly connected to the outer core. These results challenge current models of Earth's deep interior, core dynamics, and magnetic field generation, with implications for geophysics and space navigation.

Tectonic plates can be broken into smaller blocks with deformation concentrated at their boundaries. We use remote sensing and field studies to investigate how faulting accommodates deformation at the northern boundary of the Quito-Latacunga microblock (Ecuador & Colombia). We show this boundary is a wide zone characterized by several parallel faults capable of hosting moderate to large (<M7) earthquakes, such as the one in 2022, and which may be influenced by nearby volcanism.