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    Di Traglia, F.; Bruno, V.; Casu, F.; Cocina, O.; Luca, C.; Giudicepietro, F.; Macedonio, G.; Mattia, M.; Monterroso, F.; Privitera, E.; Lanari, R.

    Geophysical research letters, 28 December 2023, Letnik: 50, Številka: 24
    Journal Article

    La Fossa Caldera at Vulcano (Italy) has been showing signs of unrest since September 2021. To investigate this phenomenon, we conducted an analysis of geodetic and seismological data from July to December 2021. In particular, we analyzed Multi Temporal Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar and Global Navigation Satellite System data, showing a pronounced elliptical uplift signal, which we elaborated using analytical source modeling. Additionally, seismic data were used to identify seismicity associated with hydrothermal system activity and assess its temporal evolution. The results indicate that the observed deformation is consistent with the expansion of the hydrothermal system within the La Fossa Caldera. These findings align with the analysis of seismic data, revealing signals indicative of hydrothermal activity, such as Very Long Period events. The results suggest that the ongoing phenomenon since 2021 represents a hydrothermal unrest, similar to the one observed during the late 1970s to early 1990s. Plain Language Summary La Fossa Caldera at Vulcano Island, part of the Aeolian Islands archipelago in Italy, has shown an increased volcanic activity since September 2021. This activity is characterized by an increase in fumarole temperatures, massive gas emissions, as well as a marked uplift of the crater area, accompanied by an increase in seismicity. To investigate the nature of these phenomena, an analysis of ground deformation data obtained from Multi Temporal Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar and Global Navigation Satellite System measurements is presented. Additionally, a detailed analysis of data recorded by the seismic network on Vulcano Island has been conducted. The results indicate that these anomalies can be attributed to the expansion of the hydrothermal system, a phenomenon previously observed in the late 1970s and early 1990s. Key Points Multi Temporal Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar enabled investigating localized ground deformation in the La Fossa Caldera The analysis of local seismicity indicates it is associated with the injection of fluids into conduit‐like structures The modeled source of ground deformation associated with the 2021 unrest is consistent with the pressurization of the hydrothermal system