Objectives
Understanding how the main tectonic structures of the Apennines control crustal deformation and rupture propagation during major earthquakes.
Italian Fund for Science 2025
DEFENS Project 2025–2028
3D gEology-constrained seismic rupture dynamic models: a new interdisciplinary strategy For Earthquake forecasting and resilience
Methodology
Integration of field data, structural analyses, geochemical and palaeoseismological information and dynamic numerical modelling.
Expected impact
Production of realistic coseismic rupture simulations, geological datasets and applied tools aimed at assessing seismic risk and raising awareness of territorial vulnerability.
About us
The research team
Prof. Simone Bello
Dr. Edoardo Sanità
Michael Guy Marshall
Dr. Carlo Andrenacci
Archive
Latest publications
Scientific papers and datasets
Multi-wavelength architecture of the tensional stress field of peninsular Italy
Paleoseismic evidence for the Mw~7 1857 earthquake along the Caggiano fault system (southern Italian Apennines)
Mapping fault architecture from depth to surface: integrating microseismicity and structural geology in low-strain Apennine regions
Agenda
Upcoming events
Conferences, seminars and project workshops
Altro
27
Jan 2026
Kick-off del progetto DEFENS
Chieti
The DEFENS project is made possible with the support of:
