A window into Earth’s interior

A window into Earth’s interior

Deep under the Swiss Alps, the BedrettoLab opens a rare window into the Earth. Its extraordinary overburden of up to 1.5 km of rock and high-tech sensor network capture the underground like no other place. This unique setup powers cutting-edge research on energy topics, earthquakes, and fundamental research.

2026-11-09

FEAR-4 experiment successfully concluded

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The FEAR-4 experiment was successfully concluded in the afternoon of 6 November, following approximately 50 hours of controlled water injection and continuous 24/7 monitoring between 4 and 6 November. The tunnel returned to normal operations on Monday, 9 November.

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2026-10-27

Upcoming FEAR-4 experiment at the BedrettoLab

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The BedrettoLab is preparing the next phase of the Fault Activation and Earthquake Rupture (FEAR) project. Building on the results of the FEAR-2 experiment conducted in April 2026 and the FEAR-3 experiment conducted in September 2026, researchers will carry out a new field experiment starting on 4 November 2026.

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Public Tours at the BedrettoLab

In cooperation with the Museum Sasso San Gottardo, ETH Zurich offers public tours of the BedrettoLab.

To book a tour, submit your request via the following link: https://www.sasso-sangottardo.ch/gruppen-bedrettolab