The stability analysis of rock slopes traditionally involves the evaluation of limit state conditions to determine the potential for rockslides and rockfalls. However, empirical evidence supported by experimental studies has highlighted the complex response of rock interfaces under differential loading. It is characterized by distinct pre-peak and post-peak stress–deformation relationships, w…
This paper presents three 3D reconstructions of different analogue models used to reproduce, interpret, and describe the geological setting of a seismogenic area in Southern Italy—the Messina Strait. Three-dimensional analysis is a technique that allows for less sparse and more congruent and coherent information about a study zone whose complete understanding reduces uncertainties and risks. …
In the last decades, the scientific community has been focused on searching earthquake signatures in the Earth’s atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetosphere. This work investigates an offshore Mw 5.5 earthquake that struck off the Marche region’s coast (Italy) on 9 November 2022, with a focus on the potential coupling between the Earth’s lithosphere, atmosphere, and magnetosphere triggered …
Post-glacial land uplift and shore displacement are dynamic processes that are challenging to present with cartography and geovisualization. To communicate these phenomena, we have created a dynamic visualization in the form of high-quality animation, utilizing automated processes in the computation and rendering of large raster datasets. We have developed a simplified model to assess the past …
High resolution and high accuracy distributed detection of fault creep deformation remains challenging given limited observations and associated change detection strategies. A mobile laser scanning-based change detection method that is capable of measuring centimeter-level near-field ( m from fault) deformation is described. The methodology leverages the use of man-made features in the built …