In April, Co.l.mar carried out an important geophysical survey as part of environmental monitoring and study activities in the offshore area in front of the Port of Genoa.
The project involved the use of high-energy seismic technology with a 6kJ sparker, a tool that enables exceptional resolution in reconstructing the seismostratigraphic setting of the seabed.
The area surveyed lies between the port and the heads of the main submarine canyons in the region, namely the Polcevera Canyon and the Bisagno Canyon. These are morphologic features of significant geological and environmental interest, playing a key role in sediment dynamics and underwater erosion processes. The main goal of the survey was to acquire high-resolution data on the marine subsurface stratigraphy.
The use of the 6kJ sparker, a seismic source capable of generating high-energy pulses, allowed the acquisition of deep and detailed seismic profiles, revealing the main stratigraphic discontinuities and the geometry of sedimentary bodies. This technology is especially suitable for complex environments like that of Genoa, where the presence of canyons and port infrastructure requires high technical and interpretative standards.
This intervention is part of Co.l.mar’s ongoing commitment to innovation and quality in marine geophysical surveys, offering advanced solutions for subsurface knowledge and environmental protection.
