2025 Tenerife International Training Course on Surface Geothermal Exploration
COMING SOON | MAY 22 – 28, 2025
Enroll in the 2025 International Course on Geothermal Exploration!
Are you interested in learning about geothermal energy, a renewable and sustainable energy source? This course is designed to introduce postgraduate students to the geophysical and geochemical methods used in surface geothermal exploration. The course combines theoretical lectures with practical laboratory and field activities, led by international experts.
You will learn to use geophysical techniques such as electromagnetic methods, gravity, microseismicity, and thermal remote sensing to determine the geometry of geothermal systems. You will also become familiar with geochemical methods to analyze fluids, estimate reservoir temperatures, and locate recharge areas. All of this with hands-on field experience!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about geothermal energy exploration and how it can be used as a sustainable energy source!
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Stay tuned in December 2024!
2025 Tenerife International Training Course on Surface Geothermal Exploration
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE PROGRAM WITH LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Sign up now and discover the fascinating world of geothermal energy!
The International Course on Geothermal Exploration 2025 is a unique opportunity designed for graduate students (although postgraduate students are also welcome) interested in learning about geothermal energy, a renewable and sustainable energy source. This course combines theory and practice, providing an immersion into the geophysical and geochemical methods used in surface geothermal exploration.
Participants will learn techniques such as electromagnetic, gravimetry, microseismicity, and thermal remote sensing, as well as geochemical methods for fluid analysis and reservoir temperature estimation. Through lectures delivered by international experts and hands-on experience in the lab and field, students will acquire the skills needed to understand the geometry and characteristics of geothermal systems. This is a great chance to gain valuable tools for understanding and exploring geothermal energy!
Course detail:
- Target Audience: Undergraduate students (minimum 15 and maximum 40), although postgraduate students are also welcome.
- Duration: 50 hours (a mix of classroom, lab, and field activities).
- Credits: 2 ECTS awarded by the University of La Laguna (ULL).
- Registration Fee: 650 €/student. Fee includes all tuition, 3 field trips, 8 nights’ half-board, shared accommodation (22 – 25 May) and coffee breaks.
- Language: English.
- Dates: 22 – 25 May, 2025.
- Location: Hotel El Tope, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
- Organizers: Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN) & Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) .
- Collaborators: Cabildo Insular de Tenerife (Spain), Parque Científico Tecnológico de Tenerife, INtech Tenerife (Spain), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ULPGC (Spain), Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) – Sezione di Catania (Italy), Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) – Sezione di Bologna (Italy), La Universidad de Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan), Universidad de Utrecht (Netherlands), Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, IGME (Spain), Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables, ITER (Spain), Ohio University (USA), and Sociedad Volcanológica de España, SVE (Spain).
COURSE OUTLINE:
Geothermal energy has become a viable alternative and sustainable source of energy in many countries. The energy is commonly manifested on the Earth’s surface in the form of fumaroles, hot springs, geysers and steaming or altered ground. Economically viable geothermal energy occurs close to the Earth’s surface where it can be tapped by drilling wells up to 3,000 m below the Earth’s surface. Geothermal surface exploration invariably entails a multi-geoscientific process, which is aimed at defining the geometry and characteristics of the geothermal system prior to drilling. The scientific disciplines commonly involved are geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. The geological approach generally aims at understanding the various lithologies, volcanological evolution, structural controls, and hydrological regimes of the system.
Geophysical exploration helps in determining the geometry (shape, size and depth) of the heat sources, reservoir and cap rock. It also aims at imaging structures that are responsible for the geothermal system, and delineating the areal extent of the geothermal resource. The most commonly used geophysical methods are electromagnetic/electric, gravity, magnetics, microseismicity, seismic tomography and thermal infrared remote sensing. Geochemical exploration relies mostly on sampling and analysis of water, steam and gas from the thermal manifestation in order to characterise the fluids, estimate equilibrium reservoir temperature, determine the origin, evaluate mixing scenarios, determine the suitability of the fluids for the intended use and locate recharge areas and direction of fluid flow. Additional geochemical studies involve soil diffuse degassing measurements aimed at identifying gas leakages that usually mimic active faults and structures.
The aim of this course is to introduce graduate students to geophysical and geochemical methods used on surface geothermal exploration by alternating lectures with practical laboratory and field activities.
TEACHING STAFF
- Sonia Calvari, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy
- Giovanni Chiodinni, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy
- Federico Di Paolo, Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN), Spain
- Luca D’Auria, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Pedro A. Hernández, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Toshiya Mori, University of Tokyo, Japan
- Kenji Nogami, Tokyo Institutw of Technology, Japan
- Eleazar Padrón, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Nemesio M. Pérez, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Hazel Rymer, Open University, United Kingdom
- Jean Soubestre, Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias
- Pietro Tizzani, Istituto er il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell’Ambiente (IREA-CNR), Napoli, Italy
- Manfred Van Bergen, Utrecht University, Netherlands
ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION
The registration fee includes:
- Theoretical and practical lessons
- Excursiones al campo
- 8 nights with half-board accommodation (shared room).
- Workplace liability cover and insurance (for incidents or accidents related to the course).
- Coffee breaks during sessions.
Note: Registration fee does NOT include:
- Flights to/from Tenerife. How to get to Tenerife
- Transfers to/from the hotel and the airport.
You can fly to either of the two airports in Tenerife – both are well connected by bus or taxi. The North airport (Rodeos) is about 20 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz, and the South airport (Reina Sofía) is about 1 hour and 20 minutes away. - Lunch
- Health insurance (bring your EHIC card or other medical insurance)
COURSE CURRICULUM
Coming soon*
Scholarships Available:
INVOLCAN Scholarships: Covers the registration fee (€650) and provides an additional €250 for flights or other expenses. One scholarship will be offered for every 20 reserved spots.
ULL Scholarships: Covers 50% of the registration fee (€325) for students of the University of La Laguna. Accommodation is not included.
To apply for a scholarship, send an email to geothermal.exploration@involcan.org with the corresponding subject:
- For INVOLCAN scholarships: «2025 GE INVOLCAN Scholar».
- For ULL scholarships: «2025 GE ULL Scholar».
- Attach a motivation letter and your academic CV explaining why you deserve the scholarship.
LIMITED SPOTS AND PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 40 participants. To secure your place, a non-refundable pre-registration fee of €100 is required. The full course payment must be completed by December 31, 2024. Payment in full is required to book, and your place will not be confirmed until your payment has cleared.
Payment details are as follows:
- IBAN: ES35 0049 0275 1228 1085 0149
- BIC/SWIFT: BSCHESMM
- Bank: Banco de Santander, C/ Herradores 47, La Laguna, Tenerife, España.
- Concept: «Geothermal Exploration 2025 Registration Fee».
Send a copy of the transfer to geothermal.exploration@involcan.org to confirm your payment.
2025 Tenerife International Training Course on Surface Geothermal Exploration
COMING SOON | MAY 22 – 28, 2025
Enroll in the 2025 International Course on Geothermal Exploration!
Are you interested in learning about geothermal energy, a renewable and sustainable energy source? This course is designed to introduce postgraduate students to the geophysical and geochemical methods used in surface geothermal exploration. The course combines theoretical lectures with practical laboratory and field activities, led by international experts.
You will learn to use geophysical techniques such as electromagnetic methods, gravity, microseismicity, and thermal remote sensing to determine the geometry of geothermal systems. You will also become familiar with geochemical methods to analyze fluids, estimate reservoir temperatures, and locate recharge areas. All of this with hands-on field experience!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about geothermal energy exploration and how it can be used as a sustainable energy source!
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Stay tuned in December 2024!
2025 Tenerife International Training Course on Surface Geothermal Exploration
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE PROGRAM WITH LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Sign up now and discover the fascinating world of geothermal energy!
The International Course on Geothermal Exploration 2025 is a unique opportunity designed for graduate students (although postgraduate students are also welcome) interested in learning about geothermal energy, a renewable and sustainable energy source. This course combines theory and practice, providing an immersion into the geophysical and geochemical methods used in surface geothermal exploration.
Participants will learn techniques such as electromagnetic, gravimetry, microseismicity, and thermal remote sensing, as well as geochemical methods for fluid analysis and reservoir temperature estimation. Through lectures delivered by international experts and hands-on experience in the lab and field, students will acquire the skills needed to understand the geometry and characteristics of geothermal systems. This is a great chance to gain valuable tools for understanding and exploring geothermal energy!
Course detail:
- Target Audience: Undergraduate students (minimum 15 and maximum 40), although postgraduate students are also welcome.
- Duration: 50 hours (a mix of classroom, lab, and field activities).
- Credits: 2 ECTS awarded by the University of La Laguna (ULL).
- Registration Fee: 650 €/student. Fee includes all tuition, 3 field trips, 8 nights’ half-board, shared accommodation (22 – 25 May) and coffee breaks.
- Language: English.
- Dates: 22 – 25 May, 2025.
- Location: Hotel El Tope, Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife.
- Organizers: Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN) & Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) .
- Collaborators: Cabildo Insular de Tenerife (Spain), Parque Científico Tecnológico de Tenerife, INtech Tenerife (Spain), Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ULPGC (Spain), Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) – Sezione di Catania (Italy), Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) – Sezione di Bologna (Italy), La Universidad de Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan), Universidad de Utrecht (Netherlands), Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, IGME (Spain), Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables, ITER (Spain), Ohio University (USA), and Sociedad Volcanológica de España, SVE (Spain).
COURSE OUTLINE:
Geothermal energy has become a viable alternative and sustainable source of energy in many countries. The energy is commonly manifested on the Earth’s surface in the form of fumaroles, hot springs, geysers and steaming or altered ground. Economically viable geothermal energy occurs close to the Earth’s surface where it can be tapped by drilling wells up to 3,000 m below the Earth’s surface. Geothermal surface exploration invariably entails a multi-geoscientific process, which is aimed at defining the geometry and characteristics of the geothermal system prior to drilling. The scientific disciplines commonly involved are geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. The geological approach generally aims at understanding the various lithologies, volcanological evolution, structural controls, and hydrological regimes of the system.
Geophysical exploration helps in determining the geometry (shape, size and depth) of the heat sources, reservoir and cap rock. It also aims at imaging structures that are responsible for the geothermal system, and delineating the areal extent of the geothermal resource. The most commonly used geophysical methods are electromagnetic/electric, gravity, magnetics, microseismicity, seismic tomography and thermal infrared remote sensing. Geochemical exploration relies mostly on sampling and analysis of water, steam and gas from the thermal manifestation in order to characterise the fluids, estimate equilibrium reservoir temperature, determine the origin, evaluate mixing scenarios, determine the suitability of the fluids for the intended use and locate recharge areas and direction of fluid flow. Additional geochemical studies involve soil diffuse degassing measurements aimed at identifying gas leakages that usually mimic active faults and structures.
The aim of this course is to introduce graduate students to geophysical and geochemical methods used on surface geothermal exploration by alternating lectures with practical laboratory and field activities.
TEACHING STAFF
- Sonia Calvari, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy
- Giovanni Chiodinni, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy
- Federico Di Paolo, Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN), Spain
- Luca D’Auria, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Pedro A. Hernández, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Toshiya Mori, University of Tokyo, Japan
- Kenji Nogami, Tokyo Institutw of Technology, Japan
- Eleazar Padrón, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Nemesio M. Pérez, ITER / INVOLCAN
- Hazel Rymer, Open University, United Kingdom
- Jean Soubestre, Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias
- Pietro Tizzani, Istituto er il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell’Ambiente (IREA-CNR), Napoli, Italy
- Manfred Van Bergen, Utrecht University, Netherlands
ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION
The registration fee includes:
- Theoretical and practical lessons
- Excursiones al campo
- 8 nights with half-board accommodation (shared room).
- Workplace liability cover and insurance (for incidents or accidents related to the course).
- Coffee breaks during sessions.
Note: Registration fee does NOT include:
- Flights to/from Tenerife. How to get to Tenerife
- Transfers to/from the hotel and the airport.
You can fly to either of the two airports in Tenerife – both are well connected by bus or taxi. The North airport (Rodeos) is about 20 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz, and the South airport (Reina Sofía) is about 1 hour and 20 minutes away. - Lunch
- Health insurance (bring your EHIC card or other medical insurance)
COURSE CURRICULUM
Coming soon*
Scholarships Available:
INVOLCAN Scholarships: Covers the registration fee (€650) and provides an additional €250 for flights or other expenses. One scholarship will be offered for every 20 reserved spots.
ULL Scholarships: Covers 50% of the registration fee (€325) for students of the University of La Laguna. Accommodation is not included.
To apply for a scholarship, send an email to geothermal.exploration@involcan.org with the corresponding subject:
- For INVOLCAN scholarships: «2025 GE INVOLCAN Scholar».
- For ULL scholarships: «2025 GE ULL Scholar».
- Attach a motivation letter and your academic CV explaining why you deserve the scholarship.
LIMITED SPOTS AND PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of 40 participants. To secure your place, a non-refundable pre-registration fee of €100 is required. The full course payment must be completed by December 31, 2024. Payment in full is required to book, and your place will not be confirmed until your payment has cleared.
Payment details are as follows:
- IBAN: ES35 0049 0275 1228 1085 0149
- BIC/SWIFT: BSCHESMM
- Bank: Banco de Santander, C/ Herradores 47, La Laguna, Tenerife, España.
- Concept: «Geothermal Exploration 2025 Registration Fee».
Send a copy of the transfer to geothermal.exploration@involcan.org to confirm your payment.