Victor's research investigates dynamic weakening, a process that can allow small earthquakes to grow into devastating megaquakes. Using supercomputer simulations of the San Andreas Fault, the study explores how stress, fluids, friction, and neighboring fault activity may trigger unexpectedly large earthquakes, improving seismic hazard prediction and understanding of earthquake behavior.

This research investigates earthquake risks associated with underground carbon dioxide storage. By studying seismic activity at the Decatur CO2 storage project, the work improves predictive geological models that account for hidden subsurface structures. The findings aim to make large-scale carbon storage safer, protecting both the climate and nearby communities.