New doctoral scientist at NORSAR
We congratulate Federica Ghione, seismologist at NORSAR, for successfully defending her thesis on seismic hazard and risk assessment for Oslo at the Department of Geosciences, at UiO.
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NORSAR promotes unique research opportunities at Stendammen Science Park
NORSAR is now marketing its research station at Løten both nationally and internationally to attract researchers in seismology, geophysics, environmental monitoring and advanced sensor technology.
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2024 - A snapshot
In a time of global unrest and uncertainty, our efforts to research and monitor the Earth’s movements for a safer society are more important than ever. In this report we highlight key events and achievements in 2024 and share some news from the first quarter of 2025.
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NORSAR and Northern Lights partners for CO2 storage monitoring in the North Sea
Oslo, 18 March 2025: The independent research foundation NORSAR and Northern Lights JV have signed an agreement to monitor the CO2 storage reservoir in the North Sea. This initiative will enhance commercial opportunities for Northern Lights and Norway while marking the beginning of international exports of both storage capacity and Norwegian-developed technology.
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Norwegian research foundations develop new technology for studying war crimes against Ukraine
Oslo, 12 March 2025: The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and NORSAR, both Norway-based research foundations, today announced a joint effort to use cutting-edge sensor technology for uncovering and analysing war crimes in Ukraine.
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Three years of war in Ukraine – what can seismic data tell us about the war?
NORSAR has demonstrated how seismic and infrasound technology can track explosions and monitor threats to critical infrastructure in real time in Ukraine.
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of #WomenInScience
On February 11th, the United Nations celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women in science and inspiring the next generation of female scientists.
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The scientific basis for NORSAR's digital zoning map is published
In an article published in the Journal of Seismology, NORSAR presents an updated earthquake catalogue and a new method for estimating earthquake hazard in Norway.
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Birger Steen appointed CEO of NORSAR research foundation from 1 April 2025
Birger Steen has been appointed CEO of the independent research foundation NORSAR when Anne Strømmen Lycke retires 1 April this year.
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The Research Council of Norway's evaluation of NORSAR: ‘Ground-breaking studies and advanced technology’
The Research Council of Norway highlights NORSAR's pioneering work in seismology and earthquake monitoring in a new evaluation of Norwegian scientific research institutes.
