Structural Geology of Seismogenic Sources

Structural Geology of Seismogenic Sources

This research area includes the study of seismogenic sources, which is a dynamic and multidisciplinary research field with significant societal relevance, particularly for understanding and mitigating earthquake hazards. A key approach involves examining fossil and exhumed faults and shear zones to predict the materials, structures, and deformation mechanisms at play in active seismogenic sources. This research combines extensive field work complemented by fault mapping using high-resolution 3D seismic reflection and seismological data, as well as microstructural and geochemical analyses.

Researchers: Giovanni Camanni, Francesca Remitti