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- PublicationRestrictedArchaeological evidence for a possible first century AD earthquake in the necropolis of Abakainon (NE Sicily)(2013-10-23)
; ; ; ; ; ; ;Bottari, C.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Barbano, M. S.; Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali, Università di Catania ;Pirrotta, C.; Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali, Università di Catania. ;Azzaro, R.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Catania, Catania, Italia ;Ristuccia, G.; PH3DRA (PHysics for Dating Diagnostic Dosimetry Research and Applications) Laboratories, Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania & Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare ;Gueli, A.; PH3DRA (PHysics for Dating Diagnostic Dosimetry Research and Applications) Laboratories, Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Catania & Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare; ; ; ; ; The Greek necropolis of Abakainon (NE Sicily, southern Italy) was destroyed suddenly, some time after the 2nd century BC. In order to identify the destruction cause of the necropolis, we analyzed geological, geomorphological data, and site stratigraphy. Evidence on the site suggests that the observed collapse and deformation may be consistent with a seismic event. Optically Stimulated Luminescence dating constrains the age of the collapse to the 1st century AD, probably during the time-span 14e37 AD, when other nearby sites were also damaged by an earthquake, as reported by historical sources. This study contributes to a better characterization of earthquakes in the area during the first millennium AD and improves knowledge on historical seismicity in NE Sicily.416 22 - PublicationRestrictedThe Tres Tabernae archeological site (Cisterna di Latina, Italy): new evidence revealed through an integrated geophysical investigation(2010)
; ; ; ; ;Urbini, S.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Bottari, C.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Marchetti, M.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Cafarella, L.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia; ; ; «Mercator» (Medocc, INTERREG IIIB) is a European project that is aimed at a detailed investigation of the historical and archeological heritage of the Mediterranean area. Within this project, broad research is being financed regarding the importance of the development of the main ancient merchant routes in this region. These various tasks include this integrated geophysical survey at the Tres Tabernae site, an ancient statio along the Appian way (close to Latina, central Italy). This was carried out using several techniques that are focused on the identification of buried archeological remains. The main goal of this investigation was to cover the area surrounding this partially excavated site to obtain a quick, but meaningful, result relating to the presence of interesting buried features. For this, the geophysical techniques involved were frequency-domain electromagnetic induction, groundpenetrating radar, and magnetometry. To obtain the best results, these methods were optimized, taking into account the kind of structures involved and their relation to the environmental context. The combination of these different geophysical techniques shows good results, indicating the possible presence of new buried structures, such as walls, floors and a lead pipe.539 34 - PublicationRestrictedBuilding collapse and deformation in the archaeological site of Abakainon (NE Sicily): a possible earthquake in the 2nd century BC?(OGS, 2012-11-20)
; ; ; ; ;Bottari, C.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Barbano, M.S.; Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali, Università di Catania ;Pirrotta, C.; Dipartimento di Scienze Biologiche, Geologiche e Ambientali, Università di Catania ;Azzaro, R.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione AC, Roma, Italia; ; ; Discriminating between building collapse and deformation in ancient relics and attributing them to certain seismic events contributes to a better assessment of recent seismic activities in a region. In NE Sicily, the Greek necropolis of Abakainon shows interesting collapse and deformation which can be related to an earthquake. This damage is related to oriented collapsed columns, diffuse cracking, tilting and dipping broken corners of the tombs basements.301 31 - PublicationRestrictedArchaeological and historiographical implications of recent uplift of the Peloro Peninsula, NE Sicily(2009-07)
; ; ;Bottari, C.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Carveni, P.; Dipartimento di Scienze Geologiche, Università di Catania, Italy; In ancient times, the name “Peloro” was used to indicate an anthropic area that gradually developed around the first known human settlement on the Sicilian shore near the Straits of Messina. Since the 5th century BC, historians have documented that numerous naval armadas landed for long periods at Peloro. However, the present-day morphology of the Peloro Cape Peninsula does not have any protected inlet that would offer a location to repair hundreds of ships, as has been documented by historical sources. To address this discrepancy, geomorphologic data were collected and analyzed to verify whether historical documents were consistent with the palaeotopography of the area. This approach is based on the analysis of the morphotectonic evolution of the coastal lowland that resulted from regional uplift over the Quaternary and Holocene. The results indicate that the harbour was located in the basin of the Pantano Piccolo salt marsh, and was large and deep enough to have sheltered up to 320 ships.498 41 - PublicationOpen AccessRILIEVO MACROSISMICO DEL TERREMOTO EOLIANO DEL 4 DICEMBRE 2022 - ORE 08:12 locali(2022)
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Descrizione degli effetti di avvertibilità e risentimento del terremoto del 04/12/2022, ML 4.641 13 - PublicationRestrictedArchaeological evidence for a mid-3rd century CE earthquake at Segesta (western Sicily)Collapse of buildings, large-scale destruction and temporary abandonment of an area documented in archaeological reports provide evidence for a major earthquake in Segesta in north-western Sicily. This, and possibly a cluster of other earthquakes as recently well-documented at Selinunte (south-western), can be derived from archaeological data. These earthquakes are not included in the Italian seismic catalogues, but can be used to set constraints on the seismic risk of this area. Although western Sicily is a low seismic moment release region, characterized by sparse, low-moderate magnitude earthquakes, the occurrence of strong earthquakes in the past would instead suggest the investigated area as having a high seismic potential. The present study improves the knowledge of past earthquakes of this area, thus contributing to a more reliable characterization of seismic hazard.
87 4 - PublicationRestrictedAncient Constructions as Markers of Tectonic Deformation(2005-04)
; ;Bottari, C.; Osservatorio Sismologico, Universita` di Messina,Many ancient structures such as temples were constructed on the basis of a very strict plan and excellent workmanship. For this reason, even their slight deformation due to various effects (ground instability, earthquake oscillations, etc.) can be identified, and it is possible to discriminate between different types of deformation due to earthquakes and those due to other natural causes or to anthropogenic effects. Two study cases are presented here: the Propylaia on the Acropolis and the temple of Hephaistos (Hephaisteion) in the Agora at Athens. In both buildings deformation was produced by earthquakes.159 22 - PublicationRestrictedGenesis and geomorphologic and ecological evolution of the Ganzirri salt marsh (Messina, Italy)(2005-12)
; ; ; ; ; ;Bottari, A.; Osservatorio Sismologico, Universita` di Messina ;Bottari, C.; Osservatorio Sismologico, Universita` di Messina ;Carveni, P.; Dipartimento di Scienze Geologiche, Universita` di Catania ;Giacobbe, S.; Dipartimento di Biologia Animale ed Ecologia Marina, Universita` di Messina ;Spanò, N.; Dipartimento di Biologia Animale ed Ecologia Marina, Universita` di Messina; ; ; ; The results of geological and geomorphologic surveys on the salt marsh of Ganzirri (Pantano Grande), combined with geophysical researches and historiographical data, are reported here to define the genesis of the marsh and to evaluate the physical factors that influenced its recent evolution. The genesis of the Pantano Grande may be due to a state of equilibrium reached between differential lowering of the coastal plain, confined by normal faults, and generalized chain uplift. In particular, two normal faults are considered: the first borders the northern shore of the Pantano Grande, and the second bounds the Ionian coastal plain towards the south. Concerning the recent evolution of the Pantano Grande the importance of the sterile conglomerate outcrop, which borders the Ganzirri coastal plain, is stressed. The conglomerate is interposed between sediments that define the Pantano Grande basin, and the Ionian Sea, and influenced the water exchange between the marsh and the sea. Before the excavation of two canals that link up the Pantano Grande with the sea, the conglomerate, limiting the spread of benthic species, has definitively affected the ecological structure of the original marsh.176 26 - PublicationRestrictedArcheoseismology in Sicily: past earthquakes and effects on society(Springer, 2016)
; ;Bottari, C.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, ItaliaThis work presents a review of archeological evidence of strong earthquakes occurring in Sicily at a time of Greek and Roman colonization, a period of considerable political, economic and social instability. In this historical context, the earthquake effects may have been obscured or overlooked to some extent and consequently the documentary information on ancient earthquakes, when available, is often sparse and lacking objectivity. The studied cases combine historical and archaeological data together with the evidence of structural damage to archaeological sites. Looking into past, the vocation of archaeoseismology lies in the identification of past seismic events, and particularly what the ancient society knew on earthquakes, and what kind of seismic effects produced on buildings and sites.236 58 - PublicationRestrictedInvestigation of Archaeological Evidence for a Possible 6th-7th Century AD Earthquake in Capo d'Orlando (NE Sicily)(2008-03)
; ; ; ; ; ; ;Bottari, C.; Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma2, Roma, Italia ;Bottari, A.; Osservatorio Sismologico, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. ;Carveni, P.; Dipartimento di Scienze Geologiche, University of Catania, Catania, Italy. ;Mastelloni, M.; Archaeological Museum of Messina, Messina, Italy. ;Ollà, M.; Archaeological Superintendence of Messina,Messina, Italy. ;Spigo, U.; Archaeological Superintendence of Catania,Catania, Italy; ; ; ; ; The archaeological site of Capo d’Orlando, located in NE Sicily was intensively inhabited during the Roman and Byzantine periods (3rd to the 7th century AD) during which a bath complex probably associated to a large villa extending seawards was built. Archaeoseismological research shows that during the Byzantine period (6th -7th century AD) this complex suffered damage: (1) collapse of the bath, (2) tilting of parallel dry masonry walls in the same direction, and (3) cracking of the floor in the bath. This damage might have been produced by a seismic event, where the level of destruction indicates a strong shaking. The historic record of earthquakes prior to the year 1000 AD is probably not complete. Actually, only four earthquakes are vaguely reported in the seismic literature for this time span. This lack of historical reports on seismic events does not necessarily mean that any earthquakes happened. Archaeoseismic data show that the island was not quiescent but on the contrary suffered several earthquakes. The analysis presented here, based on detailed site surveys, deals principally with seismic causes but it also takes into account other possible causes with regard to the observed damage.293 37