The volcanic dominated place Pozzuoli is the most important center of the Campi
Flegrei. The volcanic crater Solfatara is located in the municipality. Pozzuoli has also
given the name Puzzolan soil.. The area is well known for its bradyseism (The gradual
uplift or descent of part of the Earth's surface caused by the filling or emptying of an
underground magma chamber). The ruins of the Macellum, a market in the area of the
ancient harbor, lie just a few meters inland in the center of the town: about 4 meters
below today's road level and 2 meters below today's sea level. There are some remains
of columns rising from 3.6 meters upwards A 2.7 m wide band of holes of marine drill
shells. This is the proof that the earth crust has been lowered and lifted several times
since the construction of the buildings, so that the columns were sunk temporarily in silt
and water.. The cause of the movements (amplitude overall over 10 m) is the volcanic
activity (eg , Phlegraean Fields Vesuvius). The ups and downs are partly abrupt: In 1538 the volcano Monte Nuovo originated a
few kilometers west, which led to a 6m elevation at Pozzuoli in only 2 days. Also in recent years, the area has increased by 1.8
m between 1984 and 1986 in just two years. This brought with it problems for the port. Nowadays, the old town is partially
renovated. ( Wikipedia)
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POZZUOLI
Location: 40°50’ N,14°05’ E
Video : Valentin Kordes
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Pozzuoli, 10.October 2016
Flegrei. The volcanic crater Solfatara is located in the municipality. Pozzuoli has also
given the name Puzzolan soil.. The area is well known for its bradyseism (The gradual
uplift or descent of part of the Earth's surface caused by the filling or emptying of an
underground magma chamber). The ruins of the Macellum, a market in the area of the
ancient harbor, lie just a few meters inland in the center of the town: about 4 meters
below today's road level and 2 meters below today's sea level. There are some remains
of columns rising from 3.6 meters upwards A 2.7 m wide band of holes of marine drill
shells. This is the proof that the earth crust has been lowered and lifted several times
since the construction of the buildings, so that the columns were sunk temporarily in silt
and water.. The cause of the movements (amplitude overall over 10 m) is the volcanic
activity (eg , Phlegraean Fields Vesuvius). The ups and downs are partly abrupt: In 1538 the volcano Monte Nuovo originated a
few kilometers west, which led to a 6m elevation at Pozzuoli in only 2 days. Also in recent years, the area has increased by 1.8
m between 1984 and 1986 in just two years. This brought with it problems for the port. Nowadays, the old town is partially
renovated. ( Wikipedia)
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POZZUOLI
Location: 40°50’ N,14°05’ E
Video : Valentin Kordes
click on Pictures to enlarge
Pozzuoli, 10.October 2016