Project DIVE, funded by ICDP and national science foundations, has drilled two boreholes in the Ivrea-Verbano zone: Ornavasso (578.5m) and Megolo (909.5m). Fully cored, they've initiated various research projects spanning rock analyses, borehole logging, and more. This workshop is the hub for discussing initial findings, planning future steps, and fostering collaboration. Primarily inviting Project DIVE scientists, with open invitation post-moratorium (mid-2026).
DIVE (Drilling the Ivrea-Verbano zonE) Science Workshop 2024
Project DIVE, funded by the International Continental Drilling Program (ICDP) and co-funded by national science foundations, has successfully drilled two boreholes in the Ivrea-Verbano zone: a first hole in Ornavasso to 578.5 m depth, and a second hole in Megolo to 909.5 m depth. Both holes are fully cored, and numerous research projects have started based on rock core analyses, borehole logging, fluid and gas analysis, microbiology samples, as well as various geological and geophysical investigations at the surface in the areas surrounding the borehole. This workshop will be the prime venue to discuss first results, present further research steps, coordinate joint interests, and foster sample and data sharing. We invite primarily scientists already involved in project DIVE to participate, as well as any other researcher interested to get involved after the moratorium period expires (mid-2026). The key information are as follows:
Dates: from July 10th at 12h to July 12th at 13h (lunch to lunch)
Location: Villa Caccia, Romagnano Sesia, Italy (link)
Travel and accommodation: to be organized by each participant (car-sharing and co-ordination is planned)
Food: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 4 coffee breaks, through local catering
Number of participants: tentatively 50
Funding: partial funding will be available to selected participants
Presentations: we invite interested parties to present their resarch relative to project DIVE or the Ivrea-Verbano zone
Timeline:
How to indicate your interest? Please send the following information to info@dive2ivrea.org :