Projects

Why Does a Mature Volcano Need New Vents? The Case of the New Southeast Crater at Etna

authors: Valerio Acocella, Marco Neri, Boris Behncke2, Alessandro Bonforte2, Ciro Del Negro2 and Gaetana Ganci 2

problematic: Why Does a Mature Volcano Need New Vents? The Case of the New Southeast Crater at Etna

Water, geomythology and cosmology in the late Neolithic Malta

authors: Reuben Grima

problematic: water, hydrology

Water and cosmology in the prehistoric Maltese world: Fault control on the hydrogeology of Ġgantija, Gozo (Maltese Islands)

authors: Alastair Ruffell, Christopher O. Hunt, Reuben Grima, Rowan McLaughlin, Caroline Malone, Patrick Schembri, Charly French, Simon K.F. Stoddart

problematic: hydrogeology, temple culture

Tales From Three 18th Century Eruptions to Understand Past and Present Behaviour of Etna

authors: Rosa Anna Corsaro, Stefano Branca, Emanuela De Beni and Jean-Claude Tanguy

problematic: Tales From Three 18th Century Eruptions to Understand Past and Present Behaviour of Etna

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Study of the reproductive characteristics of the octopus

authors: P.R. José Rafael Garcia March, P.R. Jose Tena, Alejandro Suay

problematic: To study the breeding seasons of the octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in different parts of the Valencian Community

Structural analysis of the eruptive fissures at Mount Etna (Italy)

authors: Marco Neri, Valerio Acocella, Boris Behncke, Salvatore Giammanco, Francesco Mazzarini, Derek Rust

problematic: Structural analysis of the eruptive fissures at Mount Etna (Italy)

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Scientific monitoring of marine areas

authors: R. José Rafael Garcia March, P.R. Jose Tena, Clara Tellez Martinez, Diana López Ferrando

problematic: Monitoring of marine areas to maintain under control their situation over time

Quantifying Strombolian Activity at Etna Volcano

authors: Laura Pioli 1, Marco Palmas, Boris Behncke , Emanuela De Beni , Massimo Cantarero and Simona Scollo

problematic: Quantifying Strombolian Activity at Etna Volcano

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Protection and restoration of Pinna nobilis populations

authors: P.R. José Rafael Garcia March, P.R. Jose Tena

problematic: Prevention of the total extinction of Pinna nobilis in the short-medium term

Population status of the Noble Pen Shell Pinna nobilis L.

authors: Laboratory for Ecological Assessment and Monitoring (LEAM), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Malta, Msida, Malta (Professor Joseph A Borg)

problematic: Population decline and possible local extinction of species

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Pinna nobilis salvation

authors: P.R. José Rafael Garcia March, Jose Tena, Pablo Sanchis, Nikoleta Ntalamagka

problematic: Assisted reproduction under captivity

Lizards or snakes? The stark game of survival playing out in Ibiza

authors: Dean Gallagher

problematic: Ibiza wall lizard is facing an existential threat

La flore mediterránea en peligro de extinción.

authors: Magdalena Vicens-Fornes

problematic: La flore mediterránea en peligro de extinción.

Infrasonic gliding reflects a rising magma column at Mount Etna (Italy)

authors: Mariangela Sciotto1*, Leighton M. Watson2*, Andrea Cannata1,3, Massimo Cantarero1, Emanuela De Beni1 & Jeffrey B. Johnson4

problematic: Infrasonic gliding reflects a rising magma column at Mount Etna (Italy)

Hamrun’s Hidden Heritag

authors: Reuben Grima and Cheryl Deguara

problematic: Urbanisation, heritage preservation

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GVA-ThinKInAzul Project

authors: José Tena Medialdea (PR), Jose Rafael García March, Javier Torres Gavilá, Ana Mª Hernández Martínez, Tania García Sanz, Amanda Sancho García

problematic: Knowledge advancement of the interactions of the environment with farmed animals and their natural environment

Explosive Paroxysmal Events at Etna Volcano of Different Magnitude and Intensity Explored through a Multidisciplinary Monitoring System

authors: Sonia Calvari, Emilio Biale, Alessandro Bonaccorso, Andrea Cannata, Luigi Carleo, Gilda Currenti, Giuseppe Di Grazia, Gaetana Ganci, Adriana Iozzia

problematic: Explosive Paroxysmal Events at Etna Volcano of Different Magnitude and Intensity Explored through a Multidisciplinary Monitoring System

Comparison between Automated and Manual Detection of Lava Fountains from Fixed Monitoring Thermal Cameras at Etna Volcano, Italy

authors: Sonia Calvari, and Giuseppe Nunnari

problematic: Comparison between Automated and Manual Detection of Lava Fountains from Fixed Monitoring Thermal Cameras at Etna Volcano, Italy

Deployment of artificial reefs around Malta

authors: Laboratory for Ecological Assessment and Monitoring (LEAM), Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Malta, Msida, Malta (Professor Joseph A Borg)

problematic: Effectiveness of different types of artificial reefs

Comparison between Automated and Manual Detection of Lava Fountains from Fixed Monitoring Thermal Cameras at Etna Volcano, Italy

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Assessment of deep-water habitats and species around the Maltese Islands

authors: Borg J. A., Evans J., Knittweis L., Schembri P. J.

problematic: Status of deep-water habitats and species, and human impacts