Publication Date:
2017-04-04
Description:
Although there are many methods for investigating tectonic structures, many faults remain hidden, and they can endanger the
life and property of people living along them. The slopes of volcanoes are covered with such hidden faults, near which strong
earthquakes and gas releases can appear. Revealing hidden faults can therefore contribute significantly to the protection of
people living in volcanic areas. In the study, seven different techniques were used for making measurements of in-soil radon concentrations
in order to search for hidden faults on the SE flank of the Mt. Etna volcano. These reported methods had previously
been proved to be useful tools for investigating fault structures. The main aim of the experiment presented here was to evaluate
the usability of these methods in the geological conditions of the Mt. Etna region, and to find the best place for continual radon
monitoring using a permanent station in the near future.
Description:
Published
Description:
70-73
Description:
5V. Sorveglianza vulcanica ed emergenze
Description:
JCR Journal
Description:
restricted
Keywords:
Mt. Etna
;
soil gas
;
hidden faults
;
radon
;
04. Solid Earth::04.02. Exploration geophysics::04.02.01. Geochemical exploration
Repository Name:
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
Type:
article
