Author Archives: structuralmg

We’re thrilled to share the results of our recent study, now published in Scientific Reports, exploring the dynamics of one of Europe’s largest rock salt outcrops: the Mânzălești salt diapir in the Romanian Carpathians.We combined radiocarbon dating of vegetal material trapped in paleo-river terraces with PSInSAR (satellite radar) data, and we quantified the relative upliftContinue reading “Tracking centuries of uplift at one of Europe’s largest salt outcrops”

Explore how cutting-edge drone technology is transforming underground mapping, mine inspection, and confined space exploration. In this video, we showcase the power of a purpose-built drone system equipped with LiDAR, radiometric thermal imaging, RGB cameras, and adaptive LED lighting—all designed to operate without GPS in the most extreme environments. From abandoned mine shafts to vastContinue reading “Drone Mapping in Underground Environments: Safer, Smarter Exploration of Mines, Caves, and Confined Spaces”

SAFE-T – Salt As the Future of Energy Transition. Is Romanian salt an option for storing hydrogen, other resources or waste? is the name of the project led by Dr. Dan Mircea Tămaș and financed by the Executive Unit for the Financing of Higher Education, Research, Development, and Innovation (UEFISCDI). The project aims to assess andContinue reading “New Research Project – SAFE-T”

During this #stayathome times, we are trying to make as many resources as possible available for the students and any geoscientist alike. As such we are in the process of uploading 3D outcrops and also creating useful geoscientific collections on Sketchfab. Feel free to look and interact with our models at https://sketchfab.com/danmircea.tamas

Last week we had a visit from our friends from OMV Exploration. It was a great opportunity to discuss digital outcrop modelling workflows and how we extract structural data from these DOM’s in our research group.

Last week we had a nice visit from our Geology students from the Hungarian line of study. We discussed about the surface and sub-surface data interpretation, about structural restoration and forward modelling and mainly on the importance and use of Analogue Modelling in the understanding of deformation style. It was great fun to have themContinue reading “Importance of analogue modelling”

Came back from the TSG Conference in Hull with new ideas and clear determination for the new year and happy to continue working on the interpretation of 3D outcrop models (using VRGS). PS. there’s always room for a bit of fun.

Had an amazing start of 2020 by attending the TSG conference in Hull, UK. I presented the challenges we face in the subsurface interpretation of a fold and thrust belts and how to get the best insights: an example from Eastern Carpathian Bend Zone, Romania.