Italy is a geodynamically active country, where several processes act in different volcanic and tectonic contexts. Improving the knowledge of the most hazardous phenomena and contribute to outline more efficient risk mitigation strategies are challenging tasks.
Among other key factors, an improved knowledge of the gravity field, through the joint use of remote sensing from airborne or space platforms and terrestrial data, can add new constrains on the complex geodynamic models that describe tectonically active areas.
The project will implement a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to improve the capability of measuring and interpreting gravity data in complex areas, such as those interested by volcanic processes. The main target of the activity will be the Aeolian Islands, with focus on the Vulcano-Lipari district, which hosts many natural processes significantly affecting both the surface and underground setting.
Gravity data may provide significant information (signature and anomalies) that will contribute to understand which factors have influenced the recent volcanism. Preliminarily, the method will be tested in Sardinia, in a quieter area from a geodynamic point of view. This will permit an extensive testing and validation of the proposed surveying methodologies.
Elenco dei partner:
- INGV (Coordinamento)
- Università degli Studi di ROMA "La Sapienza" (UR locale)
- Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (UR locale)
Team di ricerca UNIBO:
- Eleonora Rivalta (DIFA)
- Antonio Zanutta (DICAM)
Ambiti di ricerca DICAM:
Geomatica