Jean-Philippe Avouac

Jean-Philippe Avouac is a geophysicist and earth scientist who studies the Earth's movements, especially earthquakes and mountain formation. He investigates how tectonic plates shift and interact, causing natural events like quakes and the formation of mountain ranges such as the Himalayas. His work helps us understand seismic hazards and the Earth's dynamic processes, contributing to better earthquake prediction and risk mitigation. Avouac's research combines field observations, satellite data, and computer modeling to uncover the forces shaping our planet’s surface.