The September-October 1997 seismic sequence in one of the most important historic areas of Central Italy showed that the economic impact of earthquakes of only moderate magnitude can be high. In view of the vulnerability of the artistic and architectural heritage, priceless treasures in such towns as Assisi are very susceptible to damage as a consequence of such seismic events. Attention is drawn to the fact that for seismic microzonation to be effective, it is essential that not only the past seismic activity but also the history of the urban developments is taken into account.
Earthquake induced damage in an historic area: The September-October 1997 seismic sequence which affected Assisi, Central Italy / M., Del Prete; F. M., Guadagno; SCARASCIA MUGNOZZA, Gabriele. - In: BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. - ISSN 1435-9529. - STAMPA. - 57:1(1998), pp. 101-109.
Earthquake induced damage in an historic area: The September-October 1997 seismic sequence which affected Assisi, Central Italy
SCARASCIA MUGNOZZA, Gabriele
1998
Abstract
The September-October 1997 seismic sequence in one of the most important historic areas of Central Italy showed that the economic impact of earthquakes of only moderate magnitude can be high. In view of the vulnerability of the artistic and architectural heritage, priceless treasures in such towns as Assisi are very susceptible to damage as a consequence of such seismic events. Attention is drawn to the fact that for seismic microzonation to be effective, it is essential that not only the past seismic activity but also the history of the urban developments is taken into account.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.