Fourth International Conference on Geomorphology - Italy 1997. Guide for the excursion "Volcanism, tectonics and recent geomorphological change in the Bay of Napoli"

This Field Trip has the double aim of illustrating (i) the recent geological and geomorphological evolution of the Gulf of Naples and (ii) the environmental and social impact of accelerated phenomena directly or indirectly related to volcanic activity. The trip starts from Naples (morning of Sept. 5) and arrives back at the same city (afternoon of Sept. 8) after a clockwise journey around the Gulf that is made partly on land - by bus - and partly on sea, by boato The following Chapter 2 accounts briefly for the geological setting and the Quaternary evolution of the area around Naples. A short description of the field trip and its main points of interest is given in Chapter 3. More information and illustrations will be provided to the participants during the trip itself.