AI DETECTING HIDDEN EARTHQUAKES & FAULTS

AI DETECTING HIDDEN  EARTHQUAKES & FAULTS

AI models have dramatically improved how scientists detect tiny earthquakes and map geological faults — especially around critical seismic zones like Italy’s Campi Flegrei volcano.

What AI Revealed

• Advanced machine learning models analyze seismic data more sensitively than traditional methods, detecting many more small earthquakes that would otherwise go unnoticed.
• For example, at Campi Flegrei, AI tools quadrupled the number of detected quakes compared to conventional seismic monitoring.
• The AI also identified previously unknown faults, giving scientists better maps of subsurface structure and helping refine risk estimates for future quakes.
•  Why This Matters
• More complete earthquake records help geoscientists understand fault dynamics and seismic risk, improving early warning systems and urban planning.
• This fusion of AI and geoscience is a powerful tool for monitoring volcanic and tectonic activity worldwide.