A5084365497- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Geological formations and processes
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Building materials and conservation
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Basque language and culture studies
- Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
- Landslides and related hazards
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Geotechnical and construction materials studies
- Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
- Geography Education and Pedagogy
- Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
University of Turin
2013-2024
Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources
2024
National Research Council
2024
Abstract Difficulties in dating Mississippi Valley–type (MVT) mineral deposits and the often closely associated dolomitization have led to controversy regarding their origin. We report first radiometric ages for Gorno mining district northern Italy, an example of Alpine subclass MVT deposits. U-Pb hydrothermal carbonates pre- postdating ore-forming event show that base-metal mineralization occurred shortly after deposition Carnian host rocks. This implies ore formed at shallow burial depth...
Abstract. Ground response analyses using a statistically representative sample of soil and rock profiles are typically used to estimate earthquake ground motions and, in turn, the seismic hazard particular area study. With this aim shear-wave velocity (Vs) properties paramount importance given that uncertainty parameter plays major role motion prediction its variability. Usually, stochastic procedures adopted model uncertainty, several approaches have been developed. These should, however,...
Abstract In the Maritime Alps (north‐west Italy – south‐east France), Middle Triassic–lowermost Cretaceous platform carbonates of Provençal Domain locally show an intense dolomitization. Dolomitized bodies, irregularly shaped and variable in size from some metres to hundreds metres, are associated with tabular bodies dolomite‐cemented breccias, cutting bedding at a high angle, networks dolomite veins. Field petrographic observations indicate that dolomitization was polyphase process, which...
Abstract The Jurassic succession of Rocca Busambra consists two lithostratigraphic units: a pile peritidal limestones several hundreds metres thick (Inici Formation: Hettangian to Sinemurian) and 2 15 m sequence Rosso Ammonitico‐type pelagic (Toarcian? lowermost Berriasian). An extensive interval non‐deposition is evidenced by Fe–Mn oxide crust on the bounding disconformity recorded partially in material contained within complex network neptunian dykes sills. Seven lithofacies are...
Analyses of illite (KI) and chlorite (AI) 'crystallinity' indices,mainly from Cretaceous to upper Eocene-lower Oligocene clay-richformations, have been performed constrain the metamorphichistory Briançonnais, Dauphinois/Provençal, Western Ligurianflysch tectonic units at Ligurian-Maritime Alps junction.The mineralogical parameters point verylow-grade conditions for both Briançonnais Dauphinois/Provençal units, characteristic middle anchizonal grade. Alsosome slices Ligurian flysch involved...
The post-Miocene marine succession of the «Apricena horst» is described with purpose to verify chronostratigraphic constraints for type-locality Pirro Nord Faunal Unit. stratigraphic has been subdivided in four units bounded by ubiquitous unconformities evidence subaerial exposure.The two basal (dated late Zanclean at most early Piacenzian) are formally grouped Lago di Varano Fm. that on whole consists sediments ranging from lagoonal circalittoral environments.Within lowermost unit, a...
A new structural setting for the central part of External Ligurian Briançonnais (CELB) is proposed. CELB divided into km-scale tectonic units that still preserve pre-Alpine geological features at several stratigraphic levels. Macro-, meso- and microscale primary features, such as paleoescarpments, unconformities depositional or diagenetic fabrics are thus well preserved can be mapped studied in detail many levels.Significant transposition bedding recorded only Upper Cretaceous Eocene marly...
The 1:25,000 geological map of the Entracque–Colle di Tenda area covers an about 130 km2 in Italian Maritime Alps, between Gesso and Vermenagna valleys. is great relevance since Alpine units this region sampled a nodal point Mesozoic, at transition two different sedimentation domains Tethys European palaeomargin (the Dauphinois basin to NW Provençal platform SE). During Cenozoic, palaeogeographic hinge was progressively incorporated along multiple shear zone systems developed southern...
The 1:25,000 geological map of the Colle di Tenda – Monte Marguareis area covers an about 130 km2 in Italian Ligurian Alps, between Vermenagna and Tanaro valleys. It is a detailed sector Alps renewed scientific interest, represents eastern continuation recently published Entracque-Colle area. In addition to increased detail scale, more relevant new contents this are represented by: all tectonic elements making up Limone-Viozene Zone Refrey Unit, which represent south-eastern portion major...
The 1:10,000 geological map of the Arera-Vedra Valley area covers an about 12 km2 in Orobic Alps (Lombardy, N Italy), and is accompanied by five underground maps corresponding to different levels historic mining works. characterized a Triassic stratigraphic succession that hosts one most important Zn-Pb districts Italy (Gorno district). Original surface mappings have been integrated with analysis drillhole stratigraphies maps. Detailed cross sections correlating data those tunnels done. This...
Abstract. The prediction of earthquake ground motions, and consequent seismic hazard a specific area study, is usually based on response evaluations statistical representative sample possible soil rock profiles. With this aim shear wave velocity (Vs) properties the profiles are paramount importance, given that uncertainty in parameter play major role motion its variability. Usually, stochastic procedures adopted to model uncertainty, several approaches have been developed. These should be...
In SW Piemonte the Western Alps arc ends off in a narrow, E-W trending zone, where some geological domains of converged. Based on critical review available data, integrated with new field it is concluded that southern termination recorded Oligocene-Miocene activity regional transfer zone (southwestern Transfer, SWAT) already postulated literature, which should have allowed, since early Oligocene, westward indentation Adria, while shortening and tectonic transport toward SSW (Dauphinois...
Abstract One of the peculiarities Turin (NW Italy) lies on presence monumental arcades which mainly consist stone material. These arcades, characterized by more than 12 km interconnected paths, represent one widest city promenades Europe and are an architectural, aesthetic socio-economic example unique in world. This paper, analysing urban axis Via Roma (Rome Street), aims to study material used arcade construction. The main stones occurring have been identified described from a petrographic...
Abstract Evidence of hydrothermal activity is reported for the Mesozoic pre‐ and syn‐rift successions western Adriatic palaeomargin Alpine Tethys, preserved in Western Southalpine Domain (NW Italy). The products processes are represented by vein breccia cements, as well dolomitization silicification host rocks. In eastern part study area, interpreted necking zone continental margin, Middle Triassic dolostones Lower Jurassic sediments crossed veins hydrofracturing breccias cemented saddle...