Editorial: The structure of the central Mediterranean: Insights from seismological and geophysical data

The mountain chains of the Central Mediterranean (the Apennines, Alps, Dinarides, 13 Albanides, and Hellenides) are shaped by complex tectonics arising from motion collision 14 several microplates. Intense onshore offshore seismic activity puts rich cultural heritage 15 characterising entire region at risk. A better understanding lithospheric structures 16 knowledge interaction between different tectonic units is key to unraveling processes 17 underlying in this area.