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Delving into the intricacies of coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes within fractured geological media not only provides insights into the earth's evolution but also underscores their pivotal role in myriad near-surface and subsurface activities. These include, but are not limited to, carbon sequestration, energy storage, nuclear waste disposal, geothermal exploration, and oil and gas exploitation. To truly harness and optimize these THMC processes, a blend of numerical modeling and experimental observations is paramount. This conference aims to propel scientific discoveries and refine subsurface engineering practices.

The 4th International Conference on Coupled Processes in Fractured Geological Media: Observation, Modeling, and Application (CouFrac2024) invites you to Kyoto, Japan, November 13-15, 2024. The conference, which succeeds the first held in Wuhan, China in 2018, the second held in Seoul, Korea in 2020, and the third held in Berkeley, USA in 2022, will focus on new and exciting advances in all areas of coupled processes associated with fractured geological media, including numerical methods, in-situ tests, lab experiments, machine learning, and applications to different activities in the near-surface, subsurface, and critical zone. The conference will be held in a face-to-face format only. We look forward to your participation!

Prof. Hideaki Yasuhara, Chair of the Local Organizing Committee