Geophysics

The EL-BONGÓ Geophysics Community brings together institutions from Latin America and Europe to develop research and education in geosciences. It focuses on applied work in seismology, volcanology, and environmental geophysics. The community combines field methods with data science and high-performance computing to address regional challenges. It supports shared training, open science practices, and the joint development of tools and curricula.

Objective of the Community

The EL-BONGÓ Geophysics Community aims to establish a collaborative, interdisciplinary network across Latin America focused on research and education in geosciences. Its specific objectives include:

  • Enhancing research capacity through regional and international collaboration.
  • Integrating geophysics into undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Expanding access to both field-based and computational geophysical training.
  • Addressing regional challenges in volcanology, seismic risk, and climate change through applied geoscientific research.

Tentative Lines of Work

The community has identified several thematic and methodological priorities:

  • Seismology and Volcanology: use regional seismic networks and volcano monitoring systems for scientific studies and student training.
  • Climate Change and Energy transition: Application of geophysical tools to assess environmental changes and support sustainable energy strategies.
  • Geophysical Survey Methods: implement traditional (e.g., gravimetry, electromagnetism) and advanced techniques (e.g., GNSS, InSAR, MT).
  • Data Science in Geophysics: incorporation of open data practices, artificial intelligence, and machine learning into geophysical research and modelling.

Members

Colombia

  • José David Sanabria Gómez – Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS)
  • Manuel Alberto Flórez Torres – Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS)
  • Sait Khurama-Velásquez – Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS)

El Salvador

  • Luis Castillo – Universidad de El Salvador (UES)
  • Abel Alexei Argueta Platero – Universidad de El Salvador (UES)

Guatemala

  • Beatriz Cosenza-Muralles – Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC)
  • Robin Yani – Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
  • Antonio Erroca – INSIVUMEH
  • David Castro – INSIVUMEH

Honduras

  • Carlos Tenorio – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH)
  • Elisabeth Espinoza – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH)
  • Manuel Rodríguez Maradiaga – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH)

Perú

  • César Jiménez Tintaya – Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM)

Spain

  • Puy Ayarza – Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
  • Irene de Felipe Martín – Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
  • José R. Martínez Catalán – Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
  • Imma Palomeras – Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
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