Antoine Turquet

Antoine Turquet is a Researcher at NORSAR (Norwegian Seismic Array Research Centre) in Kjeller, Norway, specializing in seismo-acoustic coupling and seismic source characterization. His research bridges geophysics and atmospheric science, focusing on how seismic events generate infrasound waves that propagate through the atmosphere.

Dr. Turquet's primary research interests include moment tensor estimation, seismic-to-acoustic coupling mechanisms, and the analysis of infrasound propagation from shallow seismic sources. His work combines observational data analysis with sophisticated numerical modeling to extract source characteristics from complex wavefields. He has particular expertise in analyzing mining-induced seismic events and their acoustic signatures, as demonstrated in his research on the 2020 Kiruna Minequake in Sweden.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on retrieving seismic source characteristics using combined seismic and infrasound data, with particular attention to shallow-depth events. The research shows how local infrasound observations can provide independent constraints on focal mechanisms and depths, while regional infrasound data requires accurate atmospheric models for meaningful interpretation.

Dr. Turquet's research is supported by Norwegian funding agencies including the Research Council of Norway through the AIR and MADEIRA projects. His work involves collaboration with international partners across Europe, particularly in France and Sweden, reflecting the global nature of seismic and infrasound monitoring networks.

At NORSAR, Dr. Turquet contributes to advancing methodologies for analyzing seismo-acoustic datasets, with applications ranging from nuclear test monitoring to mine safety assessment. His technical expertise spans waveform modeling, inversion techniques, and the integration of multi-disciplinary datasets to solve complex geophysical problems.