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Prof. Francesca C. Ghisetti |
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Department of Geology |
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Education and University
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Ongoing Research
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Dottore in Scienze Geologiche, University of Catania, 1976
Post-doctorate course in Geology, Columbia University, New York, U.S.A., 1977-1978
Fellowship of Italian Ministry of Education, Laboratoire Geologie Dynamique Interne, Univ . d'Orsay, France, 1979
MSc Course in Structural Geology, Imperial College, London, 1980
C.N.R. Post-doctorate, University of Catania, 1980
Research Professor, Dept. of Geology, University of Otago, New Zealand, since January 2006
Visiting Professor, Dept. of Geology, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2003-2005
Honorary Research Fellow, Dept. of Geology, University of Otago, New Zealand, May-October 2003
Full Professor (Professore Ordinario) of Structural Geology, University of Catania, 1993-2003
Associate Professor of Structural Geology, University of Catania, 1987-1993
University Researcher of Geology, University of Catania, 1981-1987
Structural analysis of fold-and-thrust belts, section balancing, stress inversions
Regional tectonics, structural analysis of active faults, structural modeling
Analysis of multiply deformed structures, fault-controlled sedimentation and sedimentary basins evolution based on field data and seismic line interpretation
Field mapping of sedimentary, metamorphic and volcanic assemblages
Regional geology of the Mediterranean region
Tectonic geomorphology, Quaternary geology and neotectonics
Seismotectonics and seismic hazard assessment
GIS cartography, map editing and publishing; use of specialised software for structural interpretations
University of Catania, Italy. Deformation at the outer front of the Gela nappe, Sicily, 2007
University of Torino, Italy. Tectonic Map of South Italy, 2006
Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand. Compressional fault inversion in the NW South Island, New Zealand, 2004
On sabbatical leave, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2000 and 2002
Institut Francais du Pe
trole, Paris France, DGLab-European Community Project, Corinth, Greece,2000-2002 University of Saint Louis, USA, Stable isotope sampling in deformed systems of the central Apennines, 2000-2001
Visiting Scientist, University of Washington, Seattle, U.S.A., 1996
Visiting Scientist, Rice University, Houston, U.S.A., 1993 and 1995
Visiting Scientist, Southern California Earthquake Center, 1991
Geometry and kinematics of faulting in the Mt. Isa region (Queensland, Australia, and New Zealand (Ostler Fault, Mackenzie Basin) and Hikurangi margin, based on field mapping, structural assemblages and interpretation of seismic reflection profiles.
Style of inversion tectonics in the South Island (New Zealand): reactivation of inherited fault systems versus creation of new, favourably oriented, thrusts. Estimates of shortening from restored balanced sections. Implications for seismic hazard.
Structural setting and progressive deformation history in the Sicily outer fold-and-thrust belt (Gela nappe) based on structural analyses, stratigraphy of syntectonic clastic wedges and interpretation of seismic lines. Cross-section balancing, analysis of fractured reservoirs and implications for oil migration.
University of Otago 2003-Present
Field Studies and New Zealand Geology (2nd year)
GIS Laboratory - Applied Structural Geology (3th year)
Tectonics - Module on cross section restoration and balancing (4th year)
University of Catania 1983-2003
Course of Structural Geology and Laboratory of Structural Geology (4th year)
Course of Geodynamics (5th year)
Course of Techniques of field mapping and structural analysis for graduate students
Post graduate courses for the doctorate in Tectonics
Tutorial activity and supervision of final dissertations, geological mapping and structural research for undergraduate and graduate students in Geology.
Short Courses
Post-graduate Course, Torino University “Faults, fractures and fluids”.
Post-graduate Course, Perugia University, “Structural controls on fluid circulation in the Apennines”.
Geometry and kinematics of fault systems
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1981) - Contribution of structural analysis to understanding the geodynamic evolution of the Calabrian Arc (Southern Italy). J. Struct. Geol., 3, 371-381.
Ghisetti, F. (2000) - Slip partitioning and deformation cycles close to major faults in southern California: evidence from small-scale faults. Tectonics , 19, 25-43.
Ghisetti, F., Kirschner D. Vezzani L. & Agosta F. (2001) - Stable isotope evidence for contrasting paleofluid circulation in thrust faults and normal faults of the central Apennines, Italy. J. Geophys. Res.,106, 8811-8825.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (2002) - Normal faulting, extension and uplift in the outer thrust belt of the central Apennines (Italy): role of the Caramanico fault. Basin Research, 14, 225-236.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (2003)- - Plio-Pleistocene sedimentation and fault segmentation in the Gulf of Corinth (Greece) controlled by inherited structural fabric. C.R. Geosciences, 336, 243-249.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (2005) - Inherited structural controls on normal fault architecture in the Gulf of Corinth (Greece). Tectonics, 24, doi:10.1029/2004TC001696.
Ghisetti F., Gorman A. & Sibson R. (2007) - Surface break-through of a basement fault by repeated seismic slip episodes: the Ostler Fault, South Island, New Zealand. Tectonics, in press
In progress:
Sibson R.H., Begbie M.J. & Ghisetti F. (2003) - Stress field cycling coupled to fluid flow recorded in quartz vein systems hosted by strike-slip faults, Proterozoic Mt. Isa inlier, Australia
Sibson R.H., Begbie M.J., Ghisetti F. & Blenkinsop T.G. (2004) - Cyclical stress field swithching and (total?) relief of fault shear stress recorded in quartz vein systems hosted by Proterozoic strike-slip faults, Mt Isa, Australia.
Recent deformation and seismotectonics
Ghisetti F. (1981) - Upper Pliocene-Pleistocene uplift rates as indicators of neotectonic pattern: an example from southern Calabria. ZeitschriftfŸr Geomorphologie, 4, 93-118.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1982) - Different styles of deformation in the Calabrian Arc (Southern Italy): implications for a seismotectonic zoning. Tectonophysics , 85, 149-165.
Ghisetti F. (1992) - Fault parameters in the Messina Strait (Southern Italy), and relations with the seismogenic source. Tectonophysics, 208 , 117-133.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (2002) - Normal faulting, transcrustal permeability and seismogenesis in the Apennines (Italy) .Tectonophysics, 348, 155-168.
Gresta S., Ghisetti F., Privitera E. & Bonanno A. (2005) - Coupling of eruptions and earthquakes at Mt. Etna (Sicily, Italy): a case study from the 1981 and 2001 events. Geophys. Res. Letters 32, dpo:10.1029/2004GL021479.
Structural setting and evolution of thrust belts
Ghisetti F. (1987) - Mechanisms of thrust faulting in the Gran Sasso chain, Central Apennines, Italy. J. Struct. Geol., 9, 955-967.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1988) - Geometric and kinematic complexities in the Marche-Abruzzi external zones (Central Apennines, Italy). GeologischeRundschau , 77, 63-78.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1991) - Thrust belt development in the central Apennines: northward polarity of thrusting and out-of-sequence deformations in the Gran Sasso chain (Italy). Tectonics, 10, 904-919.
Dela Pierre F., Ghisetti F., Lanza R. & Vezzani L. (1992) - Palaeomagnetic and structural evidence of Neogene tectonic rotation of the Gran Sasso range (Central Apennines, Italy). Tectonophysics, 215, 335-348.
Ghisetti F., Barchi M., Bally A.W., Moretti I. & Vezzani L.(1993) - Conflicting balanced structural sections across the central Apennines (Italy): problems and implications. In: A. M. Spencer (Editor)"Generation, Accumulation and Production of Europe's Hydrocarbons III". European Assoc. Petrol. Geol., Special Publication, 3, 219-231, Springer-Verlag,Berlin Heidelberg.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1997) - Interfering paths of deformation and development of arcs in the fold-and-thrust belt of the central Apennines(Italy). Tectonics, 16, 523-536.
Ghisetti F., & Vezzani L. (1999) - Depths and modes of Pliocene-Pleistocene crustal extension of the Apennines (Italy). Terra Nova, 11 , 67-72.
Beggs J.M. & Ghisetti F. (2006) - Transpressional structures in Western Southland Basins. New Zealand Petroleum Conference Proceedings, March 2006, Auckland.
Ghisetti F.C. & Sibson R.H.(2006) Accommodation of compressional inversion in north-western South Island, New Zealand: Old faults versus new? J.Structural Geol., 28 , 1994-2010.
Geological Maps
Various Authors (including F. Ghisetti) (1979) - Carta Geologica del Monte Etna. L.A.C., Firenze, Scale 1: 50,000.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1983) - Structural Map of Mount Pollino (Southern Italy). S.EL.CA, Firenze, Scale 1: 50,000.
Atzori P., Ghisetti F., Pezzino A. & Vezzani L. (1983) - Carta geologica del bordo occidentale dell'Aspromonte S.EL.CA., Firenze, Scale 1: 50,000.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1986) - Carta geologica del Gruppo M. Siella-M.Camicia-M. Prena-M. Brancastello (Gran Sasso d'Italia, Abruzzo). S.EL.CA., Firenze, Scale 1: 15,000.
Ghisetti F. & Vezzani L. (1990) - Carta Geologica del Gran Sasso d'Italia da Vado di Corno al Passo delle Capannelle. S.EL.CA, Firenze, Scale 1: 25,000.
Vezzani L., Casnedi R. & Ghisetti F. (1993) - Carta Geologica dell'Abruzzo nord-orientale. S.EL.CA, Firenze, Scale 1: 100,000.
Vezzani L. & Ghisetti F. (1998) -Carta Geologica dell'Abruzzo. S.EL.CA., Firenze, scale 1: 100,000, 2 Sheets.
Progetto Finalizzato Geodinamica (Ambrosetti P., Bartolini C., Bosi C., Carraro F., Ciaranfi N., Ghisetti F., Papani G., Vezzani L., Zanferrari A. & Zitellini N.) (1987) – Neotectonic Model of Italy. C.N.R., L.A.C., Firenze, Scale 1: 1.500,000.
Progetto Finalizzato Geodinamica (Ambrosetti P., Bosi C., Carraro F., Ciaranfi N., Panizza M., Papani G., Vezzani L.& Zanferrari A., with the cooperation of F. Ghisetti) (1987)- Neotectonic Map of Italy, Sheet 6 (Calabria meridionale e Sicilia). L.A.C.,Firenze, Scale 1: 500,000.
Vezzani L., Ghisetti F. & Festa A. (2004) -Carta Geologica del Molise. Scale1:100,000. S.EL.CA , Firenze.
Geosphere, Lower Hutt - Structural style of deformation in the Waiau,Te Anau, and Murchison Basins, South Island, New Zealand.
TAG Oil, New Zealand - Structural style of deformation in the northern Tarata thrust belt, Taranaki Peninsula, New Zealand.
Regione Molise, Italy - Geological Map of the Molise Region.
Grants with AGIP Oil Company for the study and analysis of fractured reservoirs in central Italy, and for the structural analysis of permeability barriers/conduits along major fault systems of the central Apennines of Italy.
Grants with "Societa' Ponte Stretto di Messina" for the mapping and structural analysis of the site area chosen for the Sicily-Italy mainland bridge.
Grants with ENEA Corporation (Italian Government energy company) for the study of potential storage sites for nuclear waste in Neogene clay basins of southern Italy.
Grants with ENEL Corporation (Italian Goverment electricity company) for compiling the neotectonic map of southern Italy.
Scientific responsible for the Geological Science Library, University of Catania 1993-2003
Secretary of the Teaching Committee, Course in Geological Science 1993-2000
Adjunct Secretary, Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences,University of Catania, 1993
Web-Editor and Web-Master, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Catania, 1999-2003.
Memberships
European Geological Society
New Zealand Geological Society
American Geological Society
American Geophysical Union
Ordine Nazionale dei Geologi, Italy
