Quaternary Evolution of Ischia: A Review of Volcanology and Geology

Ischia shows intriguing and complex geology, which has been deeply investigated. In this paper, a reappraisal of the Quaternary geologic evolution based on literature data is advised, concentrating volcanology island, field geochemistry, due to happening active fumarolic systems island marine geology geophysics, are intensively studied in frame CARG Project. The studies have incorporated with geological interpretation high-resolution seismic profiles, partly previously published herein reorganized aim highlight different sectors (northern Ischia, southern Ischia). outcrop shown deposits ten explosive eruptions: among them, we focused S. Angelo Tephra. laccolith model described order explain resurgence starting from 55 ky B.P. Geochemical information synthesized reconstruct volcano-tectonic development during last Different models block discussed, studies. These aspects supplemented Ischia. While northern offshore stratigraphic relationships between buried volcanic edifices, mainly commanded by erosional activities, progressive next dense system submarine channels, triggered off location Debris Avalanche.