Abstract

With reference to the resumption of seismic activity in the Phlegraean area, which is causing concern for residents and which is involving various protection and research bodies, this work intends to constitute a complementary and auxiliary tool with respect to the geophysical studies in progress. In particular, a geographical analysis of the phenomenon is proposed here aimed at identifying any spatial dynamics that can be added to the interpretation of seismic activity in a strictly geological and geophysical manner. The research is focused on the comparison between the historical series of data starting from the year 2005 and those relating to the last two years 2023 and 2024 in which the phenomenon resumed, and particularly the month of May 2024, is analyzed which was characterized by the intensity and number of tremors in the area. The results obtained through the joint use of spatial analysis tools aim, therefore, to identify any geographical seismic clusters which can then be interpreted in a geophysical way and which can be used as an addendum to the current risk maps.