WP1 - Seismology, Tectonics, Tilt, Hydrology and Vegetation Analysis, for the definition of the relationship between crustal (seismic and aseismic) deformation and geofluid transients
(Scientific coordinator: Simona Petrosino, technologist at Osservatorio Vesuviano – Naples).
WP1 activities focus on:
-the analysis of the background seismic noise wavefield and its role in the identification and monitoring of degassing sources and conduits
-the response of the MV system to regional earthquakes
-the possible link between MV and the regional tectonic structures
-the tiltmeter observations and their role in monitoring the MV activity
-the hydrological regime and its influence on MV activity
-the evaluation of river network evolution as a consequence of MV activity
-the vegetation pattern definition as a marker of MV evolution in space and time and radio nuclides’ emissions by soil.
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WP2 - Remote Sensing and Topography, fracture network and geomorphological evolution, for the identification of the surface evidences of changes in styles, amplitude and rates of MV activity
(Scientific coordinator: Arianna Pesci, researcher at INGV – Bologna).
WP2 performs remote sensing for terrain and surface modeling aimed to identify morphological variations by comparing multi-temporal models, searching for deformation patterns related to changes in styles, amplitude and rates of MV activity. The WP integrates data from surface variations, computed as wide 3D representation of the observed areas and punctual high-resolution time series of reference points as topographical networks (leveling and GNNS) for: volume changes estimates, deformation maps and features extraction, time series of horizontal and vertical displacements. The group intends to produce first images of a paroxysm, to identify inflation/deflation cycles as proxies of MV activity state. Moreover, the WP is carrying out a research of historical documents and testimonies, to assist the understanding of the phenomena.
WP3 - Geochemistry, Stratigraphy and Rock Magnetism, for the reconstruction of the deep engine dynamics of MV activity and its geometrical (stratigraphic) structure.
(Scientific coordinator: Alessandra Sciarra, technologist at INGV – Roma 1).
The group foresees to characterize the fluid source by measuring the changes in flux/composition of emitted fluids as a proxy of MV activity state, to produce continuous visible video imagery of MV activity. Micropaleontological and stratigraphic
analyses for depth determination of the mud source and investigations on active microbiological communities thriving within the erupted mud and around the seepage sites are in progress. Finally, the WP is performing a study of the magnetic properties of the mud collected in proximity of pools and cones and of the rocks outcropping nearby and recording the changes over time in the concentration, mineralogy and coercivity of the magnetic minerals.
WP4 - Geophysics, for modelling the subsurface geometries of the MVs due to the contrast between their physical properties and those of the country rocks
(Scientific coordinator: Iacopo Nicolosi, researcher at INGV - Roma 2).
WP4 is carrying out several resistivity and magnetic anomaly surveys, for the definition of the subsoil configuration geometry by detecting eventual magnetic and electrical conductivity properties of the MV system
WP5 - Scientific Outreach and Risk Education, for developing a correct and safe approach to MVs for their geo-touristic exploitation.
(Scientific coordinator: Concetta Felli, technologist at INGV – Palermo).
This group manages the Website of the project, produces multimedia material (pictures and videos) and is in charge of the risk education activities in primary and secondary schools