A5026779676- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- High-pressure geophysics and materials
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Earthquake Detection and Analysis
- Geological formations and processes
- Risk Perception and Management
- Earthquake and Tsunami Effects
- Archaeological and Geological Studies
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
- Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
- Public Relations and Crisis Communication
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Disaster Response and Management
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
Dipartimento della Protezione Civile
2014-2024
Presidenza Del Consiglio Dei Ministri
2021
Servizio Sanitario Nazionale
2000-2002
Roma Tre University
1997-1999
University of Neuchâtel
1996
We investigate a large geodetic data set of interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and GPS measurements to determine the source parameters for three main shocks 2016 Central Italy earthquake sequence on 24 August 26 30 October (Mw 6.1, 5.9, 6.5, respectively). Our preferred model is consistent with activation four coseismic asperities belonging SW dipping normal fault system associated Mount Gorzano-Mount Vettore-Mount Bove alignment. Additional slip, equivalent Mw ~ 6.1–6.2...
The NEAM Tsunami Hazard Model 2018 (NEAMTHM18) is a probabilistic hazard model for tsunamis generated by earthquakes. It covers the coastlines of North-eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, and connected seas (NEAM). NEAMTHM18 was designed as three-phase project. first two phases were dedicated to development calculations, following formalized decision-making process based on multiple-expert protocol. third phase documentation dissemination. assessment workflow structured in Steps Levels. There...
Abstract We investigate the 24–27 December 2018 eruption of Mount Etna occurred from fissures located on volcano eastern flank and accompanied by a seismic swarm, which was triggered magma intrusion continued for weeks after end eruption. Moreover, this swarm involved some shallow volcano‐tectonic structures flanks culminated 26 with strongest event (M L 4.8), along Fiandaca Fault. In work, we analyze seismological data Sentinel‐1 Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar...
Abstract The causative source of the first damaging earthquake instrumentally recorded in Island Ischia, occurred on 21 August 2017, has been studied through a multiparametric geophysical approach. In order to investigate geometry and kinematics we exploit seismological, Global Positioning System, Sentinel‐1 COSMO‐SkyMed differential interferometric synthetic aperture radar coseismic measurements. Our results indicate that retrieved solutions from geodetic data modeling seismological are...
The outermost, NE-verging fronts of the Northern Apennines (Italy) are overlain by a thick syntectonic sedimentary wedge filling up basin beneath Po Plain. Due to fast sedimentation rates and comparatively low tectonic rates, generally buried. Evidence for their activity includes scattered historical instrumental earthquakes drainage anomalies controlled growing buried anticlines. largest earthquakes, Mw 5.8, associated with active compression, GPS-documented shortening rate <1 mm/a.We used...
We investigate the role of Africa‐Eurasia convergence in recent tectonic evolution central Mediterranean. To this end we focused on two sectors Adriatic‐Hyblean foreland Apennine‐Maghrebian chain as they allow evidence for relative plate motions to be analyzed aside from masking effect other more local phenomena (e.g., subduction, building, etc.). present a thorough review data and interpretations major shear zones cutting these sectors: E‐W Molise‐Gondola Adriatic N‐S Vizzini‐Scicli...
A disaster has a considerable impact on people who have lost their homes. We analyzed the life satisfaction of displaced accommodated in temporary housing after three strong earthquakes that occurred Italy 2009 (Abruzzo), 2012 (Emilia), and 2016–17 (Central Italy). Information was obtained through an anonymous survey large number variables related to socio-demographic features, type quality, social support protection network, personal psychological resources preparedness, psychophysical...
The active tectonics at the front of southern Apennines and in Adriatic foreland is characterized by E‐W striking, right‐lateral seismogenic faults, interpreted as reactivated inherited discontinuities. best studied among these Molise‐Gondola shear zone. interaction zones with chain not yet clear. To address this open question, we developed a set scaled analogue experiments, aimed analyzing (1) how dextral strike‐slip motion along preexisting zone weakness within propagates toward surface...
Inundation maps are a fundamental tool for coastal risk management and in particular designing evacuation planning. These turn necessary component of the tsunami warning systems’ last-mile. In Italy inundation informed by probabilistic hazard model. Based on given level acceptable risk, Italian authorities charge this task recommended to consider, as design intensity, average return period 2500 years 84th percentile model uncertainty. An available, regional-scale was used that covers entire...
Abstract Destructive tsunamis are most often generated by large earthquakes occurring at subduction interfaces, but also other “atypical” sources—defined as crustal and non-seismic sources altogether—may cause significant tsunami threats. Tsunamis may indeed be different sources, such earthquakes, submarine or coastal landslides, volcano-related phenomena, atmospheric perturbations. The consideration of atypical is important worldwide, it especially prominent in complex tectonic settings the...
Abstract The inception and growth of the active Carpino‐Le Piane Basin Fault System (CLPBFS; central‐southern Apennines, Italy) was analysed with respect to neighbouring Isernia Surrounding (ISFS) Boiano (BBFS) extensional Systems. 39 Ar– 40 Ar dating showed that BBFS already 649 ± 21 ka bp ISFS at least 476 ±10 , whereas activity CLPBFS started certainly later than 253 22 very probably as recently <28 . These ages, combined structural data (geometry kinematics fault systems), indicate...
Terra Nova, 25, 21–29, 2013 Abstract How reliably can a seismogenic fault be identified in complex tectonic settings such as the Italian Apennines? The aftershocks of Mw 6.3, 2009 L'Aquila earthquake developed both on primary and northwestern, adjacent segment. Here, active Gorzano normal is exposed, many models are based it. Compared with setting, however, aftershock sequence shows that deep does not correspond exposed plane. latter flattens at depth ∼4 km, totally hosted within 6–7...
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 Alto Molise area belongs to the Apennine orogenic belt, which has been developing since Late Cretaceous as a result of Europe–Africa collision. This is characterized by complex superposition different palaeogeographic domains that developed during Mesozoic along passive southern margin Tethys Ocean. These have subdivided into four main structural units; from shallowest deepest they are: Sannio pelagic basin, Latium-Abruzzi carbonate platform, basin and Apulia platform Units. Until...
A new seismotectonic model for the outer Central-Southern Apennines, including epicentral area of 2002 Molise seismic sequence, and adjacent foreland is proposed. The sequence related to deformation affecting Adriatic lithosphere. Such characterized by active NW–SE compression, resulting in reactivation, mainly as dextral strike-slip faults, pre-existing east–west oriented structures, both offshore onshore. One these structures interpreted extend westward reach recent earthquakes. ultimately...