Sessioni proposte

This theme focuses on the natural processes that drive the continuous evolution of the Earth. Participants will explore topics such as mantle convection, plate tectonics, crustal deformation, and the interplay between deep Earth processes and surface phenomena. By integrating insights from geophysics, geology, and geochemistry, the theme highlights the complexity of Earth's dynamic systems and their role in the planet's geological and environmental evolution over billions of years. Understanding these processes is key to deciphering Earth's history and predicting future geological changes.

P9. Bridging field and laboratory studies to unveil the mechanisms of unstable fault slip

P10. Faults, fractures, and fluids: Bridging structural, mechanical and geochemical perspectives

P11. Structural Geology across scales: bridging deformation processes, georesources and geohazard characterization

P12. Faulting, magmatism and crustal stretching during extension

P13. Detrital sedimentary archives as windows into the climatic and tectonic evolution of the Earth

P14. Unravelling the evolution of the Oceanic Lithosphere through multidisciplinary observations

P15. Decoding the lower crust: from observations to models

P16. Deformation processes and seismicity in active orogenic belts: multi-scale, multi-temporal, and interdisciplinary insights

P17. Tomographic imaging and geological models: from the upper mantle to the near surface

P18. Fifty years since the Friuli earthquake: are we prepared for the next one? New insights for seismic hazard and risk reduction in the Southern Alps

This theme is dedicated to the comprehensive study of mountain belts, examining their formation, characteristics, and significance within Earth's geological framework. Mountain belts, formed through continental collision, and subduction, are crucial to understanding the dynamics of our planet. Participants will explore various types of mountain belts, including fold and thrust belts, volcanic arcs, and rift-related mountains, while discussing their unique geological features and evolution over time.

P19. Orogenic memory: the role of multiscale structural inheritance on the spatio-temporal evolution of shear zones and faults through tectonic and rheological cycles

P20. Reading orogens across crustal levels: Structural and metamorphic perspectives

P21. Multiscalar structural analysis for understanding grain scale to plate margins processes. Session in memory of Guido Gosso

P22. Deciphering the Alps-Apennines System: Integrating Stratigraphy, Geodynamics, and Geological Mapping for a Sustainable Future

Identifying natural resources is essential to satisfy the increasing global demand for energy and raw materials. At the same time, achieving energy and climate goals must necessarily focus on adopting an energy mix based on the sustainable use and management of Earth resources. The definition of specific resource nature and models, the development of innovative exploration techniques and characterization protocols, together with improved exploitation and management methods represent the pillars for a sustainable and affordable energy supply. The theme seeks contributions dealing with: georesources identification, characterization, exploration and exploitation, innovations in sustainable mining practices, innovations in mineral science and characterization, development of environmentally friendly materials, development of environment management tools and practices, hydrogen and CCS storage projects, breakthroughs in renewable energy sources, and investigations on characterization and exploitation of Earth waters and thermal fluids.

Attention will be also given to the life cycle of materials-from extraction to recycling-and environmental geochemistry. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among geoscientists, materials scientists, and energy experts, the theme will address the challenges and opportunities of securing resources while safeguarding ecosystems and promoting long-term sustainability.

P31. Probing Earth Materials at the Atomic Scale: Crystallography, Spectroscopy and Advanced Experimental Approaches

P32. Mineral exploration in Italy

P33. Waste-Derived Geomaterials in the Circular Economy: From Advanced Mineralogical Characterization to Sustainable Reuse

P34. Geomaterials bridging natural resources, technology and sustainable applications

P35. Understanding Global Mineral Systems: From Metallogenesis to Discovery for a Sustainable Future

P36. Developing different uses of geothermal energy: from fundamental research to non-conventional applications

P37. Beyond beauty: advances in the scientific study of gemstones

P38. Innovative materials and processes: from the laboratory to the real world application

This theme explores the geological processes that have shaped Earth's surface over time and especially wants to investigate the evolution of the Earth's Critical Zone through time. It examines how endogenous forces, such as tectonics and volcanism, along with exogenous forces related to the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere have created and transformed landscapes, also considering the human overprint on surface processes and their early inception. These processes have influenced Earth's past on long timescales, yet continue to reshape the environment today, often through rapid events like volcanic eruptions, collapses, landslides, and flash floods. We invite to propose sessions that study these processes to deepen our understanding of the dynamic of Earth surface at the edge of the critical zone, identifying general trends and challenges for the sustainability of a living planet.

P39. Fluvial systems: from processes understanding to river managment

P40. From depth to surface: the geomorphic signature of tectonics in landscape evolution

P41. New perspectives in landslide monitoring and data-driven models

P42. Artificial Intelligence for the analysis of earth surface processes

P43. Human–Geomorphic Interactions in fragile environments: Processes, pressures and responses

Natural hazards are frequent and widespread in many regions of the world and particularly in Italy. Their complex interaction with anthropogenic processes and climate change poses serious threats to people, infrastructure, cultural heritage, economic systems and the environment, as well as the need of early warning systems. Positioned at the intersection of science, technology, the environment, and society, this theme welcomes contributions addressing innovative research on environmental resilience and sustainability in relation to natural hazards, anthropogenic impact and climate change. It also welcomes applications and technological advancements in monitoring and observation of the Earth, aimed at improving our understanding of the Earth system, also to anticipate the hazards and their consequences across temporal and spatial scales. The theme appeals to experts dealing with land management as well as policy makers, encouraging multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary contributions. Submissions should address theoretical issues and examples of integrating monitoring and observation data, advanced computational modelling – including artificial intelligence – with socio-economic and environmental data. The goal is to improving decision making and to help shape a more sustainable and resilient future.

P44. Multi- and inter-disciplinary perspectives on the study of volcanic systems

P45. Multi-scale and multi-source approaches to the assessment and mitigation of ground instabilities

P46. Geosciences, Risk, and Territory: Integrated Approaches for Knowledge and Sustainable Management

P47. Quantitative landscape analysis from mountains to deep sea: past legacy and future challenges

P48. Advances in environmental Geology: From observation to decision-making

P49. Active and capable faults: investigations and perspectives for Seismic Microzonation studies

P50. Evolution of coastal environments under natural and anthropogenic impacts

P51. Integrated Monitoring of Active Faults and Near-Fault Observatories: Seismic, Geodetic, and Hydrogeochemical Observations of Crustal Deformation

This theme explores the multifaceted intersection of geoscience and cultural heritage, highlighting how geological knowledge contributes to the preservation of geo-historical sites and artifacts. Contributions from the Earth Sciences to the investigation of how the archaeological record forms (from site to landscape scales) and to the study of the complex relationships between climatic and environmental changes and human societies are welcome. A second focus of this theme concerns the multiple opportunities offered by the geosciences to explore cultural heritage at different scales (from satellite observations to micro-analysis) and to support its preservation. Finally, this theme will address geoheritage as the legacy of our planet's history, which must be preserved and disseminated.

P52. From geological materials to cultural memory: Integrated advanced techniques for Archaeometry and Geoheritage

P53. Understanding provenance, processing and decay of geomaterials in archaeological Heritage through mineralogy and petrography: from microscope and geochemistry to AI

P54. Living in volcanic areas of the Mediterranean: Cultural Heritage and present-day challenges, between resources and risks

P55. Geological knowledge as cultural heritage: Historical pathways in the Earth Sciences

P56. Heritage in focus: geomaterials, degradation and advanced 3D surveying

P57. Scientific museums and contemporary museology: research, education, and heritage mediation

This topic focuses on geoscience outreach, promoting public understanding of Earth sciences through education, community engagement, and cultural initiatives. The theme highlights the role of geoscience in fostering broader societal awareness of Earth's processes and resources, encouraging a respectful and responsible relationship with our planet. It is also important to enhance the role of training for the geologist's profession, as well as the contribution that the professional association can provide to scientific research, acting as key representatives of the geosciences across the territory.

P58. Innovative approaches to promote geological culture

P59. Geoscience Outreach within the Piano Lauree Scientifiche

P60. Geosciences at School

This theme focuses on advances in geological and geothematic modeling across both terrestrial and marine environments. We welcome contributions to traditional and digital geological field surveys; structural analysis; geomorphological and hydrogeological investigations; marine geological and geophysical surveying. Topics include also seafloor mapping and characterization, as well as 2D and 3D geological modelling aimed at reconstructing Earth structures, processes, and evolution. We particularly encourage topics that investigate the integration of mapping with data-driven modelling, exploiting remotely sensed information, large heterogeneous datasets, including historical geological maps, and resources provided by national and European Research Infrastructures, employing machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced computational tools for data analysis, uncertainty evaluation, and automated modelling are especially welcome, as these approaches are becoming essential in modern geology. The theme also addresses geothematic modeling for territorial planning, such as seismic microzonation studies and natural resource management. Relevant subjects include geomorphological mapping, landslide inventories and susceptibility zoning, coastal and anthropogenic landforms, pedological and geochemical mapping, as well as engineering-geological and hydrogeological applications. Emphasis is placed on GIS-based data integration, methodological innovation, and multidisciplinary approaches.

P61. Submarine landscapes and the sub-seafloor: Processes, interactions, and geohazards for the Italian Seas

P62. Mapping the future: the CARG project and modern geological cartography as gateways to territory knowledge

P63. From geological data to knowledge: data-driven workflows for geological interpretation

P64. Open Poster Session