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.

2026-07-16

First learnings from FEAR-2

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It has now been about three months since the FEAR‑2 experiment. We are currently carrying out an in‑depth analysis of the large data sets collected. What have we learned so far, and what comes next?

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2026-04-30

First FEAR-2 experiment successfully concluded

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The first FEAR-2 experiment, involving approximately 50 hours of controlled injection and continuous 24/7 monitoring between 22 and 25 April, was concluded on Saturday, 25 April. For the research team, the experiment was successful and demonstrated that the experimental design works and that seismicity can be induced in a controlled manner. 

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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.
The first two tour dates are:

  • Sunday, 28 June 2026
  • Friday, 7 August 2026

Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.sasso-sangottardo.ch/bedrettolab