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SEISMIC RESPONSE OF THE NEAR SURFACE QUATERNARY DEPOSITS IN AN AREA BETWEEN THE VENETIAN PRE-ALPS AND THE LAGOON OF VENICE (NORTHEASTERN ITALY)

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Seismic response of the near surface quaternary deposits in an area between the venetian pre-alps and the lagoon of venice (northeastern italy). Analyzes the seismic response of near-surface Quaternary deposits in the Venetian Pre-Alps and Venice Lagoon area, Northeastern Italy, for improved earthquake understanding.

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The title, "SEISMIC RESPONSE OF THE NEAR SURFACE QUATERNARY DEPOSITS IN AN AREA BETWEEN THE VENETIAN PRE-ALPS AND THE LAGOON OF VENICE (NORTHEASTERN ITALY)", proposes a highly relevant and regionally significant study. Understanding the seismic response of near-surface geological formations is crucial for accurate seismic hazard assessment, particularly in areas characterized by soft Quaternary deposits and a complex geological setting, such as the transition zone between the Pre-Alps and the Venetian Lagoon. The chosen study area is of particular interest due to its susceptibility to seismic events, the presence of vulnerable historical infrastructure, and the varying geotechnical properties of its soils, which can significantly influence ground motion amplification and site effects. Based solely on the title, the paper aims to investigate how these specific geological formations behave under seismic loading. A robust study in this domain would typically involve detailed geotechnical and geophysical characterization of the Quaternary deposits, potentially utilizing methods such as Vs profiling, downhole/crosshole tests, or numerical simulations of site response. The findings could have significant implications for local building codes, urban planning, and the development of effective risk mitigation strategies for the region. However, without an abstract detailing the specific methodologies employed, the types of data utilized, or the key findings, it is impossible to ascertain the depth and rigor of the proposed analysis. Regrettably, without an abstract detailing the research questions, methodologies, results, and conclusions, a substantive review of the paper's scientific merit, novelty, and practical implications is not possible. The abstract serves as the foundational summary that allows reviewers to gauge the work's contribution to the field, its methodological soundness, and the significance of its findings. Its absence precludes any meaningful evaluation beyond the initial assessment of the topic's general relevance. Therefore, while the title promises an important contribution, a comprehensive assessment awaits the provision of the full summary.

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