Abstract: "In seguito al terremoto dell’Emilia Romagna, le Scuole di Alta Formazione dell’OPD e dell’ISCR sono state chiamate per organizzare un cantiere didattico sulle opere mobili danneggiate e ricoverate nel Palazzo Ducale di Sassuolo, luogo adibito per l’emergenza a grande laboratorio e deposito".

Abstract: "The purpose of this paper is to investigate the formative dimensions of organizational resilience – namely dynamic capabilities (DCs) and social capital – displayed by retail entrepreneurs in the face of natural disasters (i.e. the 2012 Emilia earthquake). The paper evaluates social capital and the various types of DCs that support small entrepreneurs’ resilience […]

Abstract: "L’articolo propone una riflessione preliminare sulle modalità attraverso le quali i disastri e le migrazioni forzate vengono descritti e rappresentati nel discorso pubblico, secondo retoriche che li concettualizzano tramite il paradigma dell’emergenza. A livello istituzionale essi vengono affrontati utilizzando lo stesso dispositivo, il quale, in forza dell’emergenza, impone, grazie al principio d’ingerenza, un sistema […]

Abstract: "Le scuole, come gli altri ambienti di lavoro, devono avere piani di emergenza che non considerino soltanto il primo soccorso e la lotta antincendio ma anche gli altri rischi presumibili, in funzione delle condizioni ambientali, dell’edificio, degli studenti, ecc. Spesso ciò non avviene o comunque non con la giusta attenzione al contesto di ogni […]

Abstract: "L’articolo è un resoconto di un’esperienza di stage realizzata all’interno del Master di II livello in Public History di Unimore, in collaborazione con il Comune di Mirandola e l’Istituto Storico di Modena. La ricerca si è concentrata sull’avvio del futuro Centro di documentazione sul terremoto dell’Emilia".

Abstract: "Significant and widespread liquefaction effects, which caused panic of inhabitants and damage to buildings and infrastructures, were observed in various areas of Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, during the seismic events of May 20 and 29, 2012, with magnitude respectively of Ml 5.9 and Ml. 5.8. In Italian seismic literature these phenomena represent an interesting case […]

Abstract: "In May 2012 widespread sand blows formed along buried channels in the eastern sector of the Po Plain (Northern Italy) as a consequence of a series of seismic events with main shocks of Mw 6.1 and 5.9. At San Carlo (Ferrara) a trench dug a few week after the earthquakes exposed sand dikes cutting […]

Abstract: "Earthquakes often occur in Italy: for built‐up areas, they represent exogenous stress tests, acting as catalysts for long‐term socio‐economic processes and testing local resilience and resistance. This work considers damages to residential buildings after the 2012 earthquake in Emilia, at census tract level. First, cluster analysis points out which are the most vulnerable census […]

Abstract: "This paper presents a vibration‐based model updating procedure for historical masonry structures which have suffered severe damage due to seismic events. This allows gathering in‐depth insights on the current condition of damaged buildings, which can be beneficial for the knowledge of their actual structural behaviour and, consequently, for the design of repairing and strengthening […]

Abstract: "Emilia, 20 e 29 maggio 2012. La terra ha tremato terribilmente e ha colto tutti di sorpresa. Il rischio sismico nella Pianura Padana si è così posto all’ordine del giorno, ma la storia ci dice che questa attività geologica, che ha interessato la valle del Po negli ultimi tempi, ha in verità numerosi precedenti […]

Abstract: "Gli eventi sismici del maggio 2012 hanno investito il territorio urbano di Ferrara con un’intensità sismica agS non superiore a 0.15g, danneggiando localmente alcune co-struzioni in muratura storiche o caratterizzate da uno stato di degrado o da cattiva qua-lità. Negli edifici in c.a. con più di tre piani, i danni si sono concentrati nei […]

Abstract: "La maggior parte dei capannoni che sorgono nel territorio emiliano investito dalla sequenza sismica del 2012 è stata costruita in un periodo precedente all’entrata in vigore di criteri di progetto specifici per la resistenza alle azioni sismiche. Come conseguenza, le ben note carenze dei collegamenti fra tegoli di copertura e travi, fra travi e […]

Abstract: "La sequenza sismica emiliana del 2012 ha investito un’area fortemente industrializzata comprendente alcune migliaia di edifici prefabbricati in c.a. A causa della mancanza di una specifica progettazione nei confronti delle azioni simiche, molti di tali edifici hanno riportato gravi danni. Lo studio riguarda un inventario preliminare dei danni riportati da 1133 edifici. L’entità dei […]

Abstract: "This essay is the result of two studies conducted in the Bassa Emiliana, where an earthquake occurred in May 2012. Specific interlocutors are the members of the committee Sisma.12 and the storekeepers of Mirandola’s old town. Considering the bottom-up practices observed and the international disaster management as complementary and interacting frames, these two ethnographies […]

Abstract: "Caso di intervento archeologico a seguito del sisma del maggio 2012 in Emilia Romagna."

Abstract: "In this research the author wishes to demonstrate – through the application of Gramscian theory to Ethnography – the the regenerative potential of catastrophes, focusing in particular on their ability to create new forms of (re)existence. This hypothesis informs the fieldwork and was developed from the Gramscian concept of “organic crisis” as a result […]

Abstract: "Come può una paura collettiva influire sulla progettazione territo- riale e sulla modificazione, eventuale, del paesaggio, attestando una differente condizione di presenza antropica sul territorio? Lontano da qualsivoglia analisi di tipo psicologico, si proverà a intravedere che tipo di rapporto possa sussistere tra la percezione «collettiva» di un pericolo naturale, di un rischio idrogeologico, […]

Abstract: "In 2012 Northern Italy was hit by a seismic sequence with earthquakes of moderate local magnitudes and shallow hypocentral depths. After the main shocks of May 20, collapse of buildings and lifeline ruptures were widely observed in the epicentral area within a distance of about 15 km, where large acceleration values with prevailing vertical […]

Abstract: "Significant and widespread liquefaction effects were observed in the area of San Carlo and Mirabello villages during the Emilia-Romagna earthquake of May 20 and 29, 2012. After the earthquake, an intensive program of laboratory and in situ (mostly CPT’s) tests was carried out in the affected area. The stratigraphic and geotechnical conditions have been […]

Abstract: "In the framework of a Project issued by the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) a Research Unit (RU) has been granted with the commitment to provide a link between the seismic shaking and the triggering of ground failures such as liquefaction. The main goals have regarded both the enlargement of the […]

Abstract: "On May 2012, a severe seismic sequence occurred in the central part of the Po Plain (Northern Italy). It was characterized by two main shocks displaying local magnitudes 5.9 (on May 20th) and 5.8 (on May 29th), respectively; the maximum observed intensity was VII–VIII on the MCS scale. The emergency response was coordinated as […]

Abstract: "We have carried out the macroseismic survey of both the May 20 (Mw 6.1) and May 29 (Mw 6.0) earthquakes in Emilia (Po Plain, northern Italy) by applying the Mercalli-Cancani-Sieberg scale, on 190 localities, mainly spread south of the Po River. Our data account for an Io 7 MCS evaluated for both earthquakes, with […]

Abstract: "A damaging seismic sequence hit a wide area mainly located in the Emilia-Romagna region (Northern Italy) during 2012 with several events of local magnitude Ml≥5 Ml≥5, among which the Ml Ml 5.9 May 20 and the Ml Ml5.8 May 29 were the main events. Thanks to the presence of a permanent accelerometric station very […]

Abstract: "Starting from late May 2012, the Emilia region (Northern Italy) was severely shaken by an intense seismic sequence, originated from a ML 5.9 earthquake on May 20th, at a hypocentral depth of 6.3 km, with thrust-type focal mechanism. In the following days, the seismic rate remained high, counting 50 ML ≥ 2.0 earthquakes a day, on average. […]

Abstract: "In this paper, we address the issue of evaluating the seismic site response for sites located on large alluvial plains, for which no reference sites can be identified, but some earthquakes can be simultaneously recorded at both surface and depth. In the proposed method, surface and borehole records are firstly used to assess the […]

Abstract: "We present the results of an interdisciplinary study aimed at defining the geometry of the fault segments activated by the Emilia 2012 thrust sequence (MW up to 6.1), which are located at the front of the Ferrara Arc (northern Italy) and partially overlap with an area undergoing hydrocarbon exploitation since 1980 (Cavone oil field). […]

Abstract: "Changes in water level are commonly reported in regions struck by a seismic event. The sign and amplitude of such changes depend on the relative position of measuring points with respect to the hypocenter, and on the poroelastic properties of the rock. We apply a porous media flow model (TOUGH2) to describe groundwater flow […]

Abstract: "Sand boils, which are also known as sand blows or sand volcanoes, are among the most common superficial effects induced by high-magnitude earthquakes. These generally occur in or close to alluvial plains when a strong earthquake (M >5) strikes on a lens of saturated and unconsolidated sand deposits that are constrained between silt-clay layers […]

Abstract: "Results of an extensive ambient vibration surveys carried out by different research teams in the area damaged by May–June 2012 seismic sequence in Emilia Romagna (Northern Italy) are summarized and analysed. In particular, ambient vibrations were acquired by both single station and seismic array configurations. Average horizontal to vertical spectral ratios (HVSR) at single […]

Abstract: "In May 2012, a seismic sequence struck the Emilia region (northern Italy). The mainshock, of Ml 5.9, occurred on May 20, 2012, at 02:03 UTC. This was preceded by a smaller Ml 4.1 foreshock some hours before (23:13 UTC on May 19, 2012) and followed by more than 2,500 earthquakes in the magnitude range […]

Abstract: "National and international seismic codes and recommendations provide criteria for liquefaction exclusion based on a peak ground acceleration (PGA) threshold value. In this paper, after a brief review of the procedures and the values suggested in those documents, a database of liquefaction case histories was created, exploiting the background data used in the most […]

Abstract: "An 11‐parameter, kinematic‐function (KF) model was used to retrieve the approximate geometrical and kinematic characteristics of the fault source of the 1570 Mw 5.8 Ferrara earthquake in the Po Plain, including the double‐couple orientation (strike angle 127 ± 16°, dip 28 ± 7°, and rake 77 ± 16°). These results are compatible with either the outermost thrust fronts of the […]

Abstract: "The 2012 Emilia seismic sequence in central Italy represents an illustrative example of quasi‐consecutive triggering with several mainshocks occurring within a few hours or a few days. The sequence was characterized by seven earthquakes of moment magnitude Mw>5, rupturing adjacent fault segments of the buried fold arc of the northern Apennines, for a total […]

Abstract: "We present a systematic and updated overview of a seismotectonic model for the Po Plain (northern Italy). This flat and apparently quiet tectonic domain is, in fact, rather active as it comprises the shortened foreland and foredeep of both the Southern Alps and the Northern Apennines. Assessing its seismic hazard is crucial due to […]

Abstract: "Two major earthquakes of ML 5.9 and 5.8 and hundreds of aftershocks affected the Emilia region (Po Plain, Italy) between 20 May and June 2012. The events concentrate in the uppermost 10 km of the crust with few events up to 30 km. Two buried, sub‐parallel N100°E striking thrusts of the Northern Apennines belt are reactivated. […]

Abstract: "The Mirandola anticline represents a buried fault-propagation fold which has been growing during Quaternary due to the seismogenic activity of a blind segment belonging to the broader Ferrara Arc. The last reactivation occurred during the May 2012 Emilia sequence. In correspondence with this structure, the thickness of the marine and continental deposits of the […]

Abstract: "Studies on earthquake-induced liquefaction tied to high-resolution stratigraphic analysis have been rarely undertaken. We report the results of a multidisciplinary study from the Quistello–Moglia area, in the central Po Plain (northern Italy). In this region, combined stratigraphic, sedimentological, geotechnical, and geochemical data allowed assessment of liquefaction potential and identification of the primary source for […]

Abstract: "Soil liquefaction can result in significant settlement and reduction of load-bearing capacity. Moreover, the increase and the accumulation of pore pressure during an earthquake and its post-seismic dissipation can generate permanent deformations and settlements. The quantitative evaluation of post-liquefaction settlements is of extreme importance for engineering purposes, i.e. for earthquake-resistant design of new buildings […]

Abstract: "Online Material: Tables of statistical indexes; figures comparing displacement solutions. The Global Positioning System (GPS) has been repeatedly proven to be a powerful tool to estimate coseismic displacements and waveforms, with accuracies ranging from few millimeters to few centimeters. These promising results were achieved following two main strategies: differential positioning (DP) and precise point […]

Abstract: "As a consequence of the two main shocks that recently struck the central alluvial Po Plain (May 20, 2012, Ml 5.9, and May 29, 2012, Ml 5.8), a great number of surficial geologic disturbances appeared over a wide area (ca. 500 km2), which extended up to 20 km from the epicenters. The affected area […]

Abstract: "In 2012, a seismic sequence occurred in the lowlands of the Emilia-Romagna Region (northern Italy), between the borders of the Modena, Ferrara and Bologna Provinces. It consisted of seven mainshocks (5.9 > Ml > 5) that were recorded between May 20 and 29, 2012 [INGV 2012a] and 2,200 minor earthquakes [INGV 2012b]. An interferometric […]

Abstract: "The 20-29 May 2012 earthquake events occurred along Emilia Romagna segment of Po Plain valley (Pianura Padana), a NW - SE oriented basin along the Southern tectonic boundary of Adria plate, with Northern Apennines. Major earthquake sequence events’ focal mechanisms, evince the activation of low angle thrust structures, separating the earthquake activity on at […]

Abstract: "Il presente lavoro analizza il processo di ricostruzione successivo al sisma in Emilia (2012), con un particolare riferimento alla qualità dell’abitare nei centri storici più danneggiati. L’abitare, infatti, può essere considerato un bene comune (common), ovvero un processo sociale che garantisce la sostenibilità dell’uso (e della rigenerazione) degli spazi pubblici e del patrimonio edilizio […]

Abstract: "Il presente contributo descrive i primi risultati emersi da un’indagine esplorativa volta ad esaminare l’impatto che il terremoto del 2012 ha prodotto sulle attività commerciali al dettaglio della bassa emiliana. L’obiettivo specifico è quello di analizzare la capacità di risposta di tali tipologie di imprese all’evento critico adottando la prospettiva teorica delle capacità dinamiche. […]

Abstract: "Anche il cosiddetto ‘cratere agricolo’ ha pagato un prezzo molto elevato a seguito degli eventi sismici del maggio 2012 in Emilia. Tutte le principali produzioni agro-industriali del territorio hanno subito gravi danni: si pensi ai caseifici e magazzini di stagionatura per la produzione di Parmigiano Reggiano, alle cantine e acetaie, alle celle frigorifere per […]

Abstract: "On 2012 May 20 and 29, two damaging earthquakes with magnitudes Mw 6.1 and 5.9, respectively, struck the Emilia-Romagna region in the sedimentary Po Plain, Northern Italy, causing 26 fatalities, significant damage to historical buildings and substantial impact to the economy of the region. The earthquake sequence included four more aftershocks with Mw ≥ 5.0, […]

Abstract: "Il Commissario delegato all’emergenza e alla ricostruzione dopo il sisma in EmiliaRomagna del 20 e 29 maggio 2012, ha gestito gli interventi a favore delle popolazioni colpite attraverso l’emanazione di ordinanze commissariali. In particolare dal 8 giugno 2012 al 23 febbraio 2015, sono state emanate 349 ordinanze. Si è trattato di una produzione normativa, […]

Abstract: "L’analisi delle caratteristiche socio-economiche del territorio colpito dagli eventi sismici del maggio 2012 in Emilia-Romagna rappresenta un elemento conoscitivo, preliminare ancorché centrale, di una più ampia proposta interpretativa degli effetti del sisma nel breve e medio periodo. Tale lavoro si inserisce nel framework teorico della valutazione controfattuale degli impatti di eventi catastrofici e delle relative […]

Abstract: "Il sisma del 2012 rappresenta il primo caso, in Italia, nel quale la gestione delle pratiche per la richiesta di contributo per la riparazione di abitazioni a seguito di un disastro naturale è stata interamente informatizzata. Il presente contributo analizza la genesi dell’infrastruttura Mude (Modello unico digitale per l’edilizia), utilizzata a tale scopo. Benché […]

Abstract: "Geochemical, mineralogical and sedimentological analyses were carried out on sands erupted from sand volcanoes and soil cracks during the 2012 Emilia earthquakes with the aim of determining their origin and depth of provenance in a complex stratigraphic plain generated by different fluvial contributions. Geochemical, mineralogical and sedimentological analyses were performed by wavelength dispersive X‐ray […]

Abstract: "The "Emotional Numbing" (EN) constitutes one of the core symptoms in PTSD although its exact nature remains elusive. This disorder shows an abnormal response of cortical and limbic regions which are normally involved in understanding emotions since the very earliest stages of the development of processing ability. The aim of our study, which included […]

Abstract: "Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit exaggerated brain responses to emotionally negative stimuli. Identifying the neural correlates of emotion regulation in these subjects is important for elucidating the neural circuitry involved in emotional dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate the functional connectivity between the areas activated during emotional processing of […]

Abstract: "The aim of this study is to evaluate the empathic ability and its functional brain correlates in post-traumatic stress disorder subjects (PTSD). Seven PTSD subjects and ten healthy controls, all present in the L’Aquila area during the earthquake of the April 2009, underwent fMRI during which they performed a modified version of the Multifaceted […]

Abstract: "The aim of our 6-month follow-up study was to assess predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among individuals seeking treatment at the General Hospital Psychiatric Unit within the first month following the L’Aquila earthquake. Clinical, trauma-related and neurocognitive variables were considered. At the 6-month follow-up, 91 (74.5%) out of 122 subjects were re-assessed and […]

Abstract: ’"Early psychological intervention’ is defined as commencing treatment within three months of the traumatic event, with the aim to prevent or treat posttraumatic stress disorder, ongoing distress or acute stress disorder. In natural disaster situations, specific issues may limit the amount of time available for treatment and the possibility of interventions. Eye Movement Desensitisation […]

Abstract: "Clinical correlates of plasma Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) have been investigated in a clinical population with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms and healthy control subjects who survived to the L’Aquila 2009 earthquake. Twenty-six outpatients and 14 control subjects were recruited. Assessments included: Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis-I disorders Patient Version, Trauma and […]

Abstract: "Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by the presence of anatomo-functional hippocampal alterations. To date, the ability to orient within the environment, which relies on hippocampal integrity, has never been investigated in PTSD. We hypothesized that the ability to form a cognitive map of the environment would be impaired in PTSD. Moreover, spatial memory […]

Abstract: "INTRODUCTION. Aim of this study was to implement and validate the Italian version of the Screening Questionnaire for Disaster Mental Health (SQD), a tool for the screening of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in the long-term aftermaths of a natural disaster. METHODS. A convenience sample of 116 subjects living in L’Aquila after the […]

Abstract: "Background:People’s well-being after loss resulting from an earthquake is a concern in countries prone to natural disasters. Most studies on post-earthquake subjective quality of life (QOL) have focused on the effects of psychological impairment and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the psychological dimension of QOL. However, there is a need for studies focusing on […]

Abstract: "Massive surface fracturing and sand ejection took place during the main shock of the May 20, 2012, earthquake (ML = 5.9) in the Emilia-Romagna region, northern Italy. These phenomena were induced by the liquefaction of water-saturated sand layers, and they damaged several buildings, as well as many roads and sidewalks. They were clustered between […]

Abstract: "AIM: After natural and collective catastrophes, many behavioral phenomena can occur through psychobiological responses that involve also the diabetic condition.The aim of this study was to investigate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and coping strategies in type 2 diabetic patients after L’Aquila earthquake, with a particular attention to the newly diagnosed patients and to the […]

Abstract: "The aim was to investigate the prevalence of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people who had left their damaged homes and were still living in temporary housing more than a year after the April 2009 L’Aquila (Italy) earthquake. In addition, we evaluated the differences in coping strategies implemented by persons who had and […]

Abstract: "BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychological disorder caused by unusual threats or catastrophic events. Little is known about the combined incidence of PTSD after earthquakes. This study aimed at evaluating the combined incidence of PTSD among survivors after earthquakes using systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: The electronic databases of PubMed, Embase, […]

Abstract: "BACKGROUND: Earthquakes are among the most frequently occurring natural disasters affecting the general population and inducing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Thus, increasing effort has been devoted to explore risk factors for PTSD onset after exposure. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of gender, degree of exposure and age on […]

Abstract: "BACKGROUND: The association between alexithymia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms has been demonstrated in several studies, but never in victims of a collective trauma such as a natural disaster, which has an impact on an entire community. AIMS: The aim was to assess the relationship between alexithymia and post-traumatic symptoms in a group […]

Abstract: "This note gives a brief résumé of research into historical earthquakes in Italy, conducted entirely outside the university setting and beginning in the early 1980s. The research went through various phases with different objectives before focusing in the early 1990s on the "Catalogue of Strong Earthquakes in Italy" from the ancient world until the […]

Abstract: "This paper summarizes the scientific and institutional history that made it possible to draw up the Catalogue of Major Earthquakes in Italy (CFTI) covering from the ancient world to the twentieth century. Included in the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) databank, this parametric and descriptive Catalogue began in the early 1980s and […]

Abstract: "There is a widespread belief that earthquakes rarely strike cities, with the occasional exception, like L’Aquila in 2009, or Messina/Reggio Calabria in 1908. The actual dimension of the problem transpires from a detailed analysis of sites that have suffered major destruction and have hence been heavily restored. Over 4,800 Italian inhabited centres have a […]

Abstract: "Objectives: Earthquakes are unpredictable and devastating natural disasters. They can cause massive destruction and loss of life and survivors may suffer psychological symptoms of severe intensity. Our goal in this article is to review studies published in the last 20 years to compile what is known about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurring after earthquakes. […]

Abstract: "Altered sleep is a common and central symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In fact, sleep disturbances are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for PTSD. However, it has been hypothesized that sleep disturbances are crucially involved in the aetiology of PTSD, rather than being […]

Abstract: "L’obiettivo di questo studio è di verificare i livelli di distress e la presenza di un Disturbo Post-Traumatico da Stress (DPTS) in soggetti alcol-tossicodipendenti seguiti presso il Ser.T. di Cento (FE) a seguito del terremoto avvenuto in zona nel 2012. Metodi: Sono stati contattati 27 utenti seguiti dal Ser.T. per la somministrazione di una […]

Abstract:  "L’obiettivo di questo studio è di verificare i livelli di distress e la presenza di un Disturbo Post-Traumatico da Stress (DPTS) in soggetti alcol-tossicodipendenti seguiti presso il Ser.T. di Cento (FE) a seguito del terremoto avvenuto in zona nel 2012. Metodi: Sono stati contattati 27 utenti seguiti dal Ser.T. per la somministrazione di una […]

Abstract: "Background To date, there are no data available among the general adult population on the long-term psychological sequelae of the earthquake that occurred in the town of L’Aquila, Italy in 2009. We investigated the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression (MD) and identified risk factors for these disorders among adult survivors […]

Abstract: "INTRODUCTION: The severity of emotional responses to life events (PTSD spectrum) as part of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients has often been considered from a unitary perspective. Light has also been shed on the possible definition of a specific psychopathology of SUD patients. This psychopathology has been proved […]

bstract: "BACKGROUND: An understudied area of interest in post-disaster public health is individuals’ use of social networks as a potential determinant of quality of life (QOL) and mental health outcomes. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out to examine whether continual use of online social networking (Facebook) in an adult population following a massive earthquake […]

Abstract: "Earthquakes, which can cause widespread territorial and socio-economic destruction, are life-threatening, unexpected, unpredictable, and uncontrollable events caused by the shaking of the surface of the earth. The psychological consequences, such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, are well-known to clinicians and researchers. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the use […]

Abstract: "Despite the tremendous human suffering caused by natural disasters, their effects on economic growth remain unclear, with some studies reporting negative, and others indicating no or even positive effects. To reconcile these seemingly contradictory findings reported in the literature, this study explores the effects of natural disasters on growth separately by disaster and economic […]

Abstract: "The paper starts a critical reflection on the effects of disasters on urban change. It is a compendium of the discussions, meetings and fieldworks of the research team Energie Sisma Emilia at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. The fieldwork included a one-day walking-and-photographs (April 2015) in the town centre of Mirandola. […]

Abstract: "The paper starts a critical reflection on the effects of disasters on urban change. It is a compendium of the discussions, meetings and fieldworks of the research team Energie Sisma Emilia at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. The fieldwork included a one-day walking-and-photographs (April 2015) in the town centre of Mirandola. […]

Abstract: "Recent high-intensity earthquakes, such as those occurred in L’Aquila (2009), Christchurch (2010–2011) and Emilia Romagna (2012), have caused not only a significant death toll and huge economic losses, but also heavy damage to the worldwide cultural heritage. In this paper, earthquake damage to monumental constructions is discussed and the following critical issues affecting the […]

Abstract: "Three masonry churches collapsed or severely injured during the 20–29 May 2012 earthquakes occurred in Emilia-Romagna, Italy are analyzed in detail from a numerical standpoint. A recently presented standalone 3D limit analysis code is utilized to evaluate failure mechanisms and horizontal acceleration causing the collapse. A comparison with the recent Italian Guidelines devoted to […]

Abstract: "Background: Earthquakes can result in a range of psychopathology and in negative and positive consequences for survivors. Objective: To examine the association between clinical aftereffects (anxiety and depressive symptoms) and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among young survivors of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, Italy. Method: 316 young earthquake survivors enrolled in the University of L’Aquila were […]

Abstract: "Aim of the study was the assessment of coping strategies, specifically substance use and post-traumatic growth (PTG), in 411 college students two years after 2009 L’Aquila earthquake. Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) was used to assess PTG and one question about substance use (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis) was asked to verify if students had modified their […]

Abstract: "Objective: Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) emerges as the best validated therapeutic approach for children and adolescents who experienced trauma-related symptoms, particularly associated with anxiety or mood disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the CBT efficacy among young people exposed to L’Aquila earthquake, in 2009. Methods: one year after the disaster, 39 […]

Abstract: "BACKGROUND: The latest edition of DSM (DSM-5) introduced important revisions to PTSD symptomatological criteria, such as a four-factor model and the inclusion of new symptoms. To date, only a few studies have investigated the impact that the proposed DSM-5 criteria will have on prevalence rates of PTSD. METHODS: An overall sample of 512 adolescents […]

Abstract: "Important changes were introduced concerning posttraumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) by the DSM-5 recognizing the role of negative emotions such as guilt and shame, but little evidence is yet available on their prevalence in population assessed by means of DSM-5 criteria. In this study we explored the rates of guilt and shame DSM-5 PTSD diagnostic symptoms […]

Abstract: "Considerable comorbidity rates between Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders have been recently reported, as well as increased obesity and underweight conditions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible associations between DSM-5 PTSD, gender and impaired eating habits in a sample of 512 Italian earthquake survivors evaluated by the […]

Abstract: "The aim of the present study was to explore the correlations between Spirituality/Mysticism/Psychoticism symptoms and suicidality in young adult survivors of the L’Aquila earthquake. The sample included 475 subjects recruited among high school seniors who had experienced the April 6, 2009, earthquake. Assessments included: Trauma and Loss Spectrum-Self Report and Mood Spectrum-Self Report (MOODS-SR). […]

Abstract: "We surveyed young children (N = 517) affected by two major earthquakes to shed light on the role of identity processes in relation to the common observation that disasters can bring survivors closer together and enhance helping amongst them. As expected, posttraumatic stress symptoms caused by the earthquake were positively associated with intentions to […]

Abstract: "The aim of the present study was to examine the role of out-group threats in fostering one-group perceptions directly and indirectly via post-traumatic stress symptoms in the aftermath of a natural disaster.We also tested whether these relationships differ depending on the ethnic group of belonging (majority vs. minority). Participants were 589 Italians and 122 […]

Abstract: "Usually, resources are short in supply when earthquakes occur. In such emergency situations, disaster relief organizations must use these scarce resources efficiently to achieve the best possible emergency relief. This paper therefore proposes a multi-objective, multi-mode, multi-commodity, and multi-period stochastic model to manage the logistics of both commodities and injured people in the earthquake […]

Abstract: "This article critically reads the Plan "Casa Italia" in light of a Social Innovation approach combined with a socio-economic pespective, underlying the main challenges the Plan faces to be effectively implemented. It also discuss some policy implications. the Plan could serve as an efficient tool for social innovation only when it integrates a socio-economic […]

Abstract: "Among different approaches to quantify economic losses caused by a natural disaster, the event study analysis allows a quick investigation of the impact of an external event on stock returns of listed securities. In this article, we analyse two recent catastrophic events, namely the volcanic ash cloud that resulted in strong negative effects on […]

Abstract: "Community resilience is a term that describes the community’s ability to function amidst crises or disruptions. Community resilience is perceived as a fundamental element in emergency preparedness and as a mean of ensuring social stability in the face of crises, including disasters. However, there is a paucity of empiric evidence for this conjecture. This […]

Abstract: Economic damage from natural hazards can sometimes be prevented and always mitigated. However, private individuals tend to underinvest in such measures due to problems of collective action, information asymmetry and myopic behavior. Governments, which can in principle correct these market failures, themselves face incentives to underinvest in costly disaster prevention policies and damage mitigation […]

Abstract: "It is commonly believed that the Po Plain is an area of low seismic hazard. This conclusion is essentially a combination of two factors: (1) the historical record of earthquakes, which shows a relatively small number of events of moderate magnitude, and only two significant earthquakes, which occurred in the Middle Ages; and (2) […]

Abstract: "Between May and June 2012 a series of earthquakes occurred in the Po Valley in Emilia, causing deaths and widespread damages to buildings and manufacturing plants. The negative economic consequences include, beyond direct damages, also indirect costs (e.g. economic loss through production chains with the damaged firms). This paper estimates the overall short-term impact […]

Abstract: "In this study, we present a longitudinal analysis of the evolution of interorganizational disaster coordination networks (IoDCNs) in response to natural disasters. There are very few systematic empirical studies which try to quantify the optimal functioning of emerging networks dealing with natural disasters. We suggest that social network analysis is a useful method for […]

Abstract: "The 2012 earthquake in Emilia-Romagna (Italy) has shaken up the collective understanding on the socioeconomic importance of a vast territory that generates almost 2% of Italian GDP. The area affected by the earthquake is characterized by the presence of important industrial and agricultural districts, and by good practices of local governance that are internationally […]

Abstract: "The article reports the likelihood of the earthquake that hit the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy to affect the food and automobile industries. The earthquake damage on the region considered one of the most developed in Europe is presented to include collapses of mechanical assembly plants, biomedical facility and cheese warehouses. Insured losses from […]

Abstract: "Risk mitigation decisions for civil infrastructure exposed to rare natural and manmade hazards are often impacted by risk aversion, a behavioral phenomenon in which the decision maker’s perception and judgment of risk are systematically distorted, resulting in decisions that might be viewed as excessively conservative when compared to those from a traditional minimum expected […]

Abstract: "A numerical simulation method with structures, earth medium and finite-fault sources being considered together is presented for studying responses of building structures to the near-fault earthquake. The multi-degree-of-freedom models are adopted for the structures and the finite-fault model is applied for the causative fault. Investigated lumps of different type are considered to establish the […]

Abstract: "The May 2012 seismic swarm, with epicenter in the Modena plane, in Northern Italy, had severe consequences on the historical buildings of the area. In particular, the fortified structures suffered specific, recurring damage and collapse mechanisms. The present paper deals with the case of the San Felice sul Panaro Fortress, which saw the collapse […]

Abstract: "This paper presents a seismic microzonation study performed in an area of the Northern Apennines (Italy) in order to reduce the level of risk from landslide hazard, to support decisions in urban planning and to provide useful information for building design. The area in question measures about 2.6 km2 and is characterised by considerable landslide […]

Abstract: "Among the wide set of requests of interventions sent to a fire station, the so called ‘micro calamities’ may play a significant role. They are characterized by simultaneous requests of low severity mark from a spread area. These events are completely comparable to those referring to the post-crisis humanitarian logistics. A pure cost-based approach […]

Abstract: "In order to make the affected areas receive urgent relief service timely and accurately after the disasters, the effective operation of emergency logistics and quick response to the urgent demands in the affected areas is very critical. In this paper, firstly, the emergency supply chain management in disasters is presented, and the risk of […]

Abstract: "Introduction: The objectives of this study were to compare prevalence rates of different pathologies, ambulance system and emergency department management times, and patient survival and hazard ratios for codes 2 and 3 in two hub hospitals in Modena in the 36-month period across the stages of two major earthquakes in short sequence in Northern […]

Abstract: "The aim of the present research was to investigate the psychological processes driving outgroup helping intentions among ethnic groups actually involved in natural disasters. We proposed that disaster exposure would be associated with different degrees of outgroup helping intentions depending on victim’s ethnic group of belonging. Specifically, based on an integration between the common […]

Abstract: "In May–June 2012, a seismic sequence struck a broad area of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy. The sequence included two mainshocks (on 20th May a ML 5.9 and on 29th May a ML 5.8). The whole aftershocks area extended in an E–W direction for more than 50 km, and included five ML ≥5.0 and […]

Abstract: " In this paper we present the geological effects induced by the 2012 Emilia seismic sequence in the Po Plain. Extensive liquefaction phenomena were observed over an area of ∼1200km2 following the 20 May, ML 5.9 and 29 May, ML 5.8 mainshocks; both occurred on about E– W trending, S dipping blind thrust faults. We […]

Abstract: "In order to geometrically characterize the liquefaction features observed in the epicentral sector of the 2012 Emilia seismic sequence and to evaluate the potential for recording palaeoseismic features of the area, we performed two electric resistivity tomographic sections and 4 shallow corings, coupled with 14C datings and archaeological age estimates in selected sites. Preliminary […]

Abstract: "On the 20th and 29th of May 2012, two earthquakes occurred in Emilia-Romagna region (Northern Italy) triggering extensive liquefaction of the subsoil units. The consequences of liquefaction have been observed and reported by several agencies in a widespread area. The most impressive liquefaction manifestations were documented in a zone 3–4 km-long and 1 km-wide, where the […]

Abstract: "This paper presents the results of numerical parametric study of free-standing simple geosynthetic-reinforced soil (GRS) walls under real multidirectional ground motion shaking. The predictions were made using a validated finite element computer program. Design parameters, such as (1) wall height, (2) wall batter angle, (3) soil friction angle, (4) reinforcement spacing, and (5) reinforcement […]

Abstract: "This study presents new geological and seismological data that are used to assess the seismic hazard of a sector of the Po Plain (northern Italy), a large alluvial basin hit by two strong earthquakes on May 20 (MW 6.1) and May 29 (MW 6.0), 2012. The proposed interpretation is based on high-quality relocation of […]

Abstract: "In the aftermath of an earthquake, pseudo-scientific, scaremongering rumors spread very quickly and with greater effect than correct scientific information. The aim of this article is to describe the authors’ observations and examine how rumors linked to seismic shocks spread in the community following the strong 2012 seismic sequence in Emilia (northern Italy). During […]

Abstract: "Describing the slip behavior of an active fault system is central to understanding the seismic potential of seismogenic areas. Different elements control the nature and the extent of the coseismic and post-seismic ruptures, including the geometry of faults, the nature of faulted rocks, and the stress changes caused by the mainshocks. In May–June 2012 […]

Abstract: "The liquefaction phenomenon that occurred in the coseismic phase of the May 20, 2012 Emilia (Italy) earthquake (ML 5.9) is investigated. It was induced by the water pressure increase in the buried and confined sand layers. The level-ground liquefaction was the result of a chaotic ground oscillation caused by the earthquake shaking and the […]

Abstract: "In May-July 2012, a seismic sequence struck a broad area of the Po Plain Region in northern Italy. The sequence included two Ml >5.5 mainshocks. The first one (Ml 5.9) occurred near the city of Finale Emilia (ca. 30 km west of Ferrara) on May 20 at 02:03:53 (UTC), and the second (Ml 5.8) […]

Abstract: "In May-July 2012, Emilia Romagna (northern Italy) was struck by a significant seismic sequence, which was characterized by two moderate-magnitude earthquakes: a Ml 5.9 event on May 20, 2012, at 02:03:53 UTC, and a Ml 5.8 event on May 29, 2012, at 07:00:03 UTC, about 12 km to the west of the first mainshock. […]

Abstract: "Since May 16, 2012, a seismic sequence has affected a wide portion of the Emilia Region (northern Italy), chiefly for the Modena and Ferrara Provinces. The first mainshock (Ml 5.9; focal depth, ca. 6 km) occurred on May 20, 2012, with the epicenter located a few kilometers north of Finale Emilia. A second main […]

Abstract: "The Emilia 2012 sequence featured seven events of moment magnitude (M) >5, five of which occurred between May 20 and May 29, 2012. These earthquakes were structurally damaging over a wide area. The damage included partial or total collapse of industrial precast reinforced-concrete structures, historical masonry, and mainly nonstructural damage to reinforced-concrete buildings; see […]

Abstract: "We model the static stress transfer for the May 2012 northern Italy earthquakes, assuming that failure of the crust occurs by shear. This allows the mechanics of the process to be approximated by the Okada (1992) expressions for displacement and strain fields due to a finite rectangular source in an elastic, homogeneous and isotropic […]

Abstract: "Most of the inhabitants of northern Italy were woken up during the night of May 20, 2012, by the Mw 6.1 earthquake [QRCMT 2012] that occurred in the eastern Po Plain. The mainshock was preceded a few hours before by a Mw 4.3 shock, and it was followed by a dozen Ml >4 aftershocks […]

Abstract: "For decades, alluvial plains have been the areas of the fastest population growth over most of the globe. Modern societies demand growing extensions of flat and easily accessible land to accommodate the swelling urban areas, booming industrial districts, large power plants, and multi-runway airports. But how can we tell if such flat areas hide […]

Abstract: "The Emilia earthquakes of May 20, 2012 (Ml 5.9, INGV; Mw 6.11, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT/) and May 29, 2012 (Ml 5.8, INGV; Mw 5.96, http://www.bo.ingv.it/RCMT/) struck an area that in the national reference seismic hazard model [MPS04; http://zonesismiche.mi.ingv.it, and Stucchi et al. 2011] is characterized by expected horizontal peak ground acceleration (PGA) with a 10% probability […]

Abstract: "On May 20, 2012, at 4:03 local time (2:03 UTC), a large part of the Po Valley between the cities of Ferrara, Modena and Mantova was struck by a damaging earthquake (Ml 5.9). The epicenter was located by the Istituto Nazionale di Geo-fisica e Vulcanologia (INGV) seismic network [ISIDe 2010] at 44.889 ˚N and […]

Abstract: "In an as-yet-unpublished report, an international panel of geoscientists has concluded that a pair of deadly earthquakes that struck the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna in 2012 could have been triggered by the extraction of petroleum at a local oil field. Fear of humanmade seismicity has already sparked fierce opposition against new oil and gas […]

Abstract: "L’inadeguatezza di misure preventive contro i terremoti non è dovuta a una scarsa conoscenza della geologia della Pianura Padana: carte alla mano, si può dimostrare non solo che la zonazione del rischio nel nostro paese è aggiornata e accurata, ma che per le zone colpite la magnitudo attesa già nel 2001 era superiore a […]

Abstract: "In May 2012, two moderate (-to-strong) earthquakes that were associated with a noticeable aftershock sequence affected the eastern sector of the Po Plain, Italy, in correspondence with a buried portion of the Apennines thrust belt. The Provinces of Ferrara, Modena and Bologna (Emilia Romagna Region), Mantua (Lombardy Region), and Rovigo (Veneto Region) were affected […]

Abstract: "On May 20, 2012, a Ml 5.9 seismic event hit the Emilia Po Plain, triggering intense earthquake activity along a broad area of the Po Plain across the provinces of Modena, Ferrara, Rovigo and Mantova (Figure 1). Nine days later, on May 29, 2012, a Ml 5.8 event occurred roughly 10 km to the […]

Abstract: "On the May 20, 2012 (04:03:52 local time; 02:03:52 UTC), a moderate earthquake (Ml 5.9) [Scognamiglio et al. 2012, this volume] with a focal mechanism showing E-W-trending, S-dipping, reverse-faulting occurred in the eastern sector of the alluvial plain of the Po River, close to the border between the Regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia (northern […]

Abstract: "The two events of Mw 6.11 and 5.96 [EMERGEO Working Group 2012, this volume] that took place on May 20 and 29, 2012, respectively, in the Po Plain, and the associated seismic sequence, represent the response of the brittle upper crust (hypocentral depth ca. 10 km) to the compressive stress in the outer Apennine […]

Abstract: "Recently, an INGV working group developed the first version of a web portal with the aim of archiving, processing and distributing accelerometric data recorded by permanent and temporary INGV stations. This web portal (www.mi.ingv.it/ISMD/) is composed of two main modules: the former is known as the INGV Strong Motion Data (ISMD, www.mi.ingv.it/ISMD/ismd.html/) and has […]

Abstract: "The Ferrara 2012 seismic sequence was characterized by two main compressional events, which occurred on May 20 and 29, 2012, with Mw 6.1 and Mw 6.0, respectively (quick Regional Centroid Moment Tensor [RCMT] at http://autorcmt.bo.ingv.it/quicks.html). These events were followed by five events with Mw >5.0 (two on May 20 and three on May 29, […]

Abstract: "Following the Ml 5.9 earthquake that struck the Emilia area in northern Italy on May 20, 2012, at 02:03:53 UTC, and in co-operation with the personnel of the Municipality of Ferrara and the University of Ferrara, a team of seismologists of the Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS; National Institute of Oceanography […]

Abstract: "According to the latest issue of the Italian seismic catalogue [Rovida et al. 2011], the area most affected by the May-June 2012 Emilia sequence [for an overview, vide Galli et al. 2012; Tertulliani et al. 2012, this volume] has a centuries-old seismic history of comparatively low magnitude events. These have been on a par […]

Abstract: "On May 20, 2012 (02:03:53 UTC), an Mw 5.86 (Ml 5.9) earthquake struck the Pianura Padana Emiliana region (northern Italy), causing five deaths and damage to several villages and to the towns of Ferrara and Modena. The mainshock was preceded, three hours earlier, by a Mw 3.98 (Ml 4.1) foreshock, which almost co-located with […]

Abstract: "On May 20, 2012, at 02:03 UTC, a Ml 5.9 reverse-fault earthquake occurred in the Emilia-Romagna region, northern Italy, at a hypocentral depth of 6.3 km (http://iside.rm.ingv.it/), close to the cities of Modena and Ferrara in the plain of the Po River. The epicenter was near the village of Finale Emilia where macroseismic intensity […]

Abstract: "The basic aim of this study was to observe and report the earthquake-induced ground deformation of the MW = 6.1 Emilia-Romagna (Northern Italy) event that occurred on the 20 May 2012. The event caused widespread structural damages in a large area of the Po Plain, while the most characteristic geological effects were ground failure, […]

Abstract: "In order to obtain new insights into the active tectonic setting of the Italian territory and surrounding regions, the Multiple Inverse Method (MIM) has been applied to the analysis of fault plane solutions from more than 700 earthquakes with Mw ≥ 4. The active stress field in the top 40 km of the lithosphere has been defined […]

Abstract: "ShakeMap is a software package that can be used to generate maps of ground shaking for various peak ground motion (PGM) parameters, including peak ground acceleration (PGA), peak ground velocity, and spectral acceleration response at 0.3 s, 1.0 s and 3.0 s, and instrumentally derived intensities. ShakeMap has been implemented in Italy at the […]

Abstract: "Stone masonry spires are vulnerable to seismic loading. Computational methods are often used to predict the dynamic linear elastic response of masonry towers and spires, but this approach is only applicable until the first masonry joint begins to open, limiting the ability to predict collapse. In this paper, analytical modeling is used to investigate […]