Due to its position in the tectonically active Mediterranean basin, Italy hosts an important volcanic activity, mainly concentrated in its southern regions. Phlegrean Fields, Mt. Somma-Vesuvius, Mt. Etna, Eolian islands are the principal active volcanic systems which threaten a numerous population living in their surroundings. Volcanic eruptions notoriously are possible sources of composite or secondary hazards, that sometimes are most destructive than the direct actions of the eruptions themselves: lahars, tsunamis, landslides, bradyseism offer clear evidences of the complexity which can characterize an active volcanic district, with relevant consequences as regards to hazard management and risk reduction. After a brief description of the geological settings of the main Italian active volcanic systems, some comments will be spent on the various types of volcano-related hazards which feature them, paying due attention to the available contingency and emergency plans and to the role that the professional geologists can play in their management.

Managing volcano-related hazards in Italy

CENCETTI, Corrado
2012

Abstract

Due to its position in the tectonically active Mediterranean basin, Italy hosts an important volcanic activity, mainly concentrated in its southern regions. Phlegrean Fields, Mt. Somma-Vesuvius, Mt. Etna, Eolian islands are the principal active volcanic systems which threaten a numerous population living in their surroundings. Volcanic eruptions notoriously are possible sources of composite or secondary hazards, that sometimes are most destructive than the direct actions of the eruptions themselves: lahars, tsunamis, landslides, bradyseism offer clear evidences of the complexity which can characterize an active volcanic district, with relevant consequences as regards to hazard management and risk reduction. After a brief description of the geological settings of the main Italian active volcanic systems, some comments will be spent on the various types of volcano-related hazards which feature them, paying due attention to the available contingency and emergency plans and to the role that the professional geologists can play in their management.
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