A5017916651- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- Landslides and related hazards
- High-pressure geophysics and materials
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Earthquake Detection and Analysis
- Geological formations and processes
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis
- Drilling and Well Engineering
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and Techniques
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Marine and environmental studies
- Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Fault Detection and Control Systems
University of Trieste
2015-2025
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia
2016-2024
Leo Baeck College
2024
Radiotelevisione Italiana (Italy)
2017
University of Pavia
2009-2015
Abstract The prompt identification of faults responsible for moderate‐to‐large earthquakes is fundamental understanding the likelihood further, potentially damaging events. This increasingly challenging when activated fault an offshore buried thrust, where neither coseismic surface ruptures nor GPS/InSAR deformation data are available after earthquake. We show that on 9 November 2022, Mw 5.5 earthquake Pesaro ruptured a portion Northern Apennines thrust front (the Cornelia system [CTS]). By...
Research Article| July 01, 2014 Analogue modeling of positive inversion tectonics along differently oriented pre-thrusting normal faults: An application to the Central-Northern Apennines Italy Alessandra Di Domenica; Domenica † 1Dipartimento di Ingegneria e Geologia, Univerśità degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti-Pescara, Campus Universitario Madonna delle Piane, Via dei Vestini, 31-66013 Chieti Scalo (CH), †E-mail: a.didomenica@unich.it. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google...
Abstract We adopted a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the seismotectonic scenario of 30 October 2016, M w 6.5, Norcia earthquake, largest shock 2016–2017 central Italy earthquake sequence. First, we used seismological and geodetic data infer dip main slip patch seismogenic fault that turned out be rather low‐angle (~37°). To evaluate whether this is an acceptable for source, modeled deformation using single‐ multiple‐fault models deduced from aftershock pattern analyses. These show...
This paper presents three 3D reconstructions of different analogue models used to reproduce, interpret, and describe the geological setting a seismogenic area in Southern Italy—the Messina Strait. Three-dimensional analysis is technique that allows for less sparse more congruent coherent information about study zone whose complete understanding reduces uncertainties risks. A thorough structural geodynamic description effects low-angle normal faulting same region through has been widely...
The Sinemurian-Pliensbachian boundary event (ca. 192.5 Ma) is an Early Jurassic era phase of perturbation the global carbon cycle that coincided with environmental changes recorded worldwide. causal mechanisms behind remain unclear. Here, we present and discuss geochemical investigations, including δ13Corg, mercury Hg abundance, isotopic composition elemental analyses conducted across transition in rocks from marine deep-water (Western Tethys, Italy) continental (Sichuan Basin, China)...
We reconstruct the tectonic framework of 24 August 2016, Amatrice earthquake. At least three main faults, including an older thrust fault (Sibillini Thrust), played active role in sequence. The mainshock nucleated and propagated along extensional located footwall Sibillini Thrust, but due to preliminary nature data this is still unclear. illustrate two competing solutions: 1) coseismic rupture started then partially used plane motion; 2) acted as upper barrier propagation rupture, was...
Fractures are the most common result of rock brittle failure in Earth's crust. Their presence, distribution, orientation, and interconnection some main parameters that control rock's mechanical characteristics fluid flow. The arrangement fractures on outcrop analogues is critical predicting mass integrity subsurface migration storage. Here, we present application Fracture Analyser, a Python tool, analysing two field case studies. We performed analysis remotely from manually interpreted...
Abstract: The catastrophic 28 December 1908, M w 7.1, Messina Straits earthquake was generated by a large, low-angle, SE-dipping, blind normal fault. A number of shallow, high-angle faults arranged in graben-like fashion occur the same area both on land and offshore, reaching surface some instances affecting recent deposits. These are normally interpreted as active have often been considered potentially seismogenic. We used an analogue modelling approach to simulate evolution low-angle fault...
The development of structurally controlled basins is frequently dominated by inherited geological and tectonic structures, especially when the affected region has undergone multiple phases. In this study we use physically scaled analog models to analyze impact faults on evolution a new extensional fault system its associated basin. our experiments, introduced – bearing diverse geometries orientations cut through homogeneous material (wet clay). After each experiment, compare (a) how...
Geodetic data can detect and estimate deformation signals rates due to natural anthropogenic phenomena. In the present study, we focus on northeastern Italy, an area characterized by ~1.5–3 mm/yr of convergence collision Adria-Eurasia plates active subsidence along coasts. To define trends tectonic signals, use a Multi-Temporal InSAR (MT-InSAR) approach called Stanford Method for Persistent Scatterers (StaMPS), which is based detection coherent temporally stable pixels in stack single-master...
Abstract. Over the past few years assessment of earthquake potential large continental faults has increasingly relied on field investigations. State-of-the-art seismic hazard models are progressively complementing information derived from catalogs with geological observations active faulting. Using these observations, however, requires full understanding relationships between seismogenic slip at depth and surface deformation, such that evidence indicating presence a large, potentially fault...
Climate modelling and palaeotemperature reconstructions derived from several proxies (TEX86, δ18O) suggest that the Late Cretaceous was one of warmest intervals in Earth history. The greenhouse climate reached its acme near Cenomanian-Turonian boundary (CTB) interval with sea surface temperatures over 35 °C low mid- palaeolatitudes, coinciding highest level stands Phanerozoic. Following this warming phase, a general cooling trend punctuated by short-term hot snaps characterized rest...
<p><em>We show and discuss the similarities among 2016 Amatrice (Mw 6.0), 1997 Colfiorito-Sellano 6.0-5.6) 2009 L’Aquila 6.3) earthquakes. They all occurred along crest of central Apennines were caused by shallow dipping faults between 3 10 km depth, as shown their characteristic InSAR signature. We contend that these earthquakes delineate a seismogenic style is this portion Apennines, where upward propagation hindered presence pre-existing regional thrusts. This leads to an...
This study presents a geometric and structural analysis of curvilinear sheath folds exposed in blueschist rocks the Ligurian Alps. Field data are presented geological map synthesis with related sections (at 1:10,000 scale) that illustrate relationships evolution large-scale, within metamorphic rocks. We based our analyses on parameters more than 40 minor folds, as shape (hinge-Lm1 angle, main axial plane/S1 interlimb angle hinge curvature), asymmetry, fold hinge/stretching lineation...
Virtual outcrop modeling has emerged as a tool for supporting geological field activities such mapping and stratigraphic investigations. Here we show how this technique can be used to support the detailed logging sampling with case history from Eocene carbonate platform succession exposed in Val Rosandra gorge, vicinity of city Trieste, NE Italy. The biostratigraphic analysis highlighted occurrence Shallow Benthic zones (SBZ) 10 12 planktonic E7/E8. An upwards-deepening trend, inner...