Scheduled for a few months, it was held today 16 June in the Auditorium of Bagnoli Futura in Naples the day of study among researchers specialized in the study of the Phlegraean caldera to discuss the progress of knowledge and monitoring after 11 years of yellow alert level.
The day reserved for the scientific world, organized by theNational Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and supported by , saw the analysis of the various aspects of the caldera observed in recent years and compared the data and studies elaborated up to now.
From the current state of the Phlegrean caldera to the deformations of the ground and of the built using satellite techniques, from the development of monitoring networks in the submerged part of the Phlegrean caldera to the short-term forecasting capacity of eruptions: the researchers addressed all the most relevant aspects emerging from the studies and from the monitoring of the Campania volcano.
"It was a moment of sharing and discussion on the most recent results of scientific research, on the activity status of the Flegrea caldera and also on that of the multiparameter monitoring systems", he has declared Francesca Bianco, Director of the Volcano Departments of INGV. "The studies on the hazard, on the application of complex models to simulate the dynamics of the magmatic feeding system, on the propagation of fluids towards the surface and the evidence on the crustal characteristics of the caldera, show more and more the need for the interaction between all the skills to have the right tools to create, however probabilistically, the best medium- and short-term evolution scenarios". continues Bianco, who concludes "Today's reports also provided important insights into the ongoing upgrades to monitoring systems, essential to ensure ever greater detail in the description of the state of the volcano".
Mauro Antonio Di Vito, Director of the INGV Vesuvius Observatory, he precised: "The activity of the Vesuvius Observatory benefits enormously from the comparison between the results of scientific research which are often developed in collaboration with Italian and foreign research centers and universities. Today's workshop certainly represents a fixed point from which to start faster and better for monitoring, study and research on our volcanoes but, above all, on the Campi Flegrei caldera which is among the most thoroughly studied in the world and which offers notable insights and perspectives for understanding the dynamics of unrest volcanoes. The synergy and dialogue with all the local, regional and national civil protection bodies will contribute to the increasingly better management of this territory starting from its peculiarities, characteristics, potential and, last but not least, dangers".
"We promoted and shared this initiative because we know how strategic the contribution of the scientific community, a fundamental structure of the system, is for the National Civil Protection Service", he has declared Titti Postiglione, Deputy Head of the Civil Protection Department. "In such complex areas, such as Campi Flegrei, this synergy is fundamental. We are talking about one of the most studied and monitored volcanoes in the world and we know that every signal, every anomaly, is recorded, analyzed and interpreted also for civil protection purposes. But even more can be done and what we have heard today must be a stimulus for everyone”, continued Postiglione, concluding “The participation in today's conference also of colleagues from the Region and the Prefecture of Naples, of the Mayors and technicians of the Flegrea red area, is evidence of teamwork oriented towards prevention, which sees a daily commitment in planning updating activities, risk awareness and training".
"It was very important to meet and discuss the state of knowledge and development necessary for the strengthening of observational networks”, said the President of INGV, Carlo Doglioni. "The Campi Flegrei caldera is the subject of continuous multiparametric monitoring and the attention of researchers is maximum to see even the smallest variation of the volcanic system in each of its events”, continued Doglioni. “INGV, and in particular its Naples Vesuvius Observatory section, has always been engaged in fundamental research, monitoring and surveillance activities. The deeper the knowledge of the volcanic system, the better the possibility of being able to detect any imbalances that can give fundamental indications for any actions by the civil protection system in such a densely populated area.”, concluded President Doglioni.
Starting from what is already known, the ultimate aim of the day was represented by the identification of paths for the improvement of monitoring techniques and technologies, of scientific knowledge and, therefore, of the evaluation of the danger of Campi Flegrei.
The day reserved for the scientific world, organized by theNational Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and supported by , saw the analysis of the various aspects of the caldera observed in recent years and compared the data and studies elaborated up to now.
From the current state of the Phlegrean caldera to the deformations of the ground and of the built using satellite techniques, from the development of monitoring networks in the submerged part of the Phlegrean caldera to the short-term forecasting capacity of eruptions: the researchers addressed all the most relevant aspects emerging from the studies and from the monitoring of the Campania volcano.
"It was a moment of sharing and discussion on the most recent results of scientific research, on the activity status of the Flegrea caldera and also on that of the multiparameter monitoring systems", he has declared Francesca Bianco, Director of the Volcano Departments of INGV. "The studies on the hazard, on the application of complex models to simulate the dynamics of the magmatic feeding system, on the propagation of fluids towards the surface and the evidence on the crustal characteristics of the caldera, show more and more the need for the interaction between all the skills to have the right tools to create, however probabilistically, the best medium- and short-term evolution scenarios". continues Bianco, who concludes "Today's reports also provided important insights into the ongoing upgrades to monitoring systems, essential to ensure ever greater detail in the description of the state of the volcano".
Mauro Antonio Di Vito, Director of the INGV Vesuvius Observatory, he precised: "The activity of the Vesuvius Observatory benefits enormously from the comparison between the results of scientific research which are often developed in collaboration with Italian and foreign research centers and universities. Today's workshop certainly represents a fixed point from which to start faster and better for monitoring, study and research on our volcanoes but, above all, on the Campi Flegrei caldera which is among the most thoroughly studied in the world and which offers notable insights and perspectives for understanding the dynamics of unrest volcanoes. The synergy and dialogue with all the local, regional and national civil protection bodies will contribute to the increasingly better management of this territory starting from its peculiarities, characteristics, potential and, last but not least, dangers".
"We promoted and shared this initiative because we know how strategic the contribution of the scientific community, a fundamental structure of the system, is for the National Civil Protection Service", he has declared Titti Postiglione, Deputy Head of the Civil Protection Department. "In such complex areas, such as Campi Flegrei, this synergy is fundamental. We are talking about one of the most studied and monitored volcanoes in the world and we know that every signal, every anomaly, is recorded, analyzed and interpreted also for civil protection purposes. But even more can be done and what we have heard today must be a stimulus for everyone”, continued Postiglione, concluding “The participation in today's conference also of colleagues from the Region and the Prefecture of Naples, of the Mayors and technicians of the Flegrea red area, is evidence of teamwork oriented towards prevention, which sees a daily commitment in planning updating activities, risk awareness and training".
"It was very important to meet and discuss the state of knowledge and development necessary for the strengthening of observational networks”, said the President of INGV, Carlo Doglioni. "The Campi Flegrei caldera is the subject of continuous multiparametric monitoring and the attention of researchers is maximum to see even the smallest variation of the volcanic system in each of its events”, continued Doglioni. “INGV, and in particular its Naples Vesuvius Observatory section, has always been engaged in fundamental research, monitoring and surveillance activities. The deeper the knowledge of the volcanic system, the better the possibility of being able to detect any imbalances that can give fundamental indications for any actions by the civil protection system in such a densely populated area.”, concluded President Doglioni.
Starting from what is already known, the ultimate aim of the day was represented by the identification of paths for the improvement of monitoring techniques and technologies, of scientific knowledge and, therefore, of the evaluation of the danger of Campi Flegrei.
GALLERY 1. From left, Titti Postiglione, Francesca Bianco, Mauro Di Vito, Carlo Doglioni, Italo Giulivo 
GALLERY 2. Bagnoli Future Auditorium