In Lula and Nuoro, spaces dedicated to the dissemination and promotion of the Sos Enattos site candidacy
[Rome, August 12, 2025]
The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) actively participates in the promotion of the candidacy of the mining site of SOS Enattos, in Sardinia, to host theEinstein Telescope (ET), the future European infrastructure for the study of gravitational waves. As part of the initiatives approved by the Sardinia Regional Council, the INGV will be present with two information points: one in Lula, the geographic and symbolic heart of the project, and one in Nuoro, which will also host a large permanent exhibition space.
The information points will aim to educate residents, schools, and tourists about the scientific and technological value of the project, highlighting the strategic role Sardinia can play in the international research landscape. In addition to providing up-to-date information, the spaces will host outreach events, workshops, and educational activities organized in collaboration with the other scientific and academic institutions involved.
"As INGV we are very happy with this initiative and will make our best scientific and dissemination skills available", He declares Fabio Florindo, President of the INGV. "The information points and exhibition space represent a precious opportunity to share with the community the value of a project that combines cutting-edge research and growth for the territory.".
The Einstein Telescope will be an underground gravitational wave detector, located at a depth of between 200 and 500 meters, capable of exploring previously unseen cosmic phenomena. The Sos Enattos candidacy was put forward by the Italian Government with the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) led and supported by Sardinia Region, from University of Cagliari and Sassari, From 'National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF)
National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) and the INGV, with the support of the Municipality interested.
