Applying and validating the PTVA-3 Model at the Aeolian Islands, Italy: assessment of the vulnerability of buildings to tsunamis

A study applying the PTVA-3 Model to assess tsunami vulnerability of buildings in the UNESCO-listed Aeolian Islands, Italy, reveals that 54 structures on Stromboli and 5 on Panarea could be affected by a repeat of the 2002 tsunami. The model's predictions align closely with observed damage from the event, validating its accuracy for prioritizing prevention measures. The islands' high seismic and volcanic risk, combined with historical tsunamis, underscores the need for targeted interventions to mitigate structural vulnerabilities in this popular tourist destination.

Dall’Osso, F., Maramai, A., Graziani, L., Brizuela, B., Cavalletti, A., Gonella, M., & Tinti, S. (2010). Applying and validating the PTVA-3 Model at the Aeolian Islands, Italy: assessment of the vulnerability of buildings to tsunamis. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 10(7), 1547–1562. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-10-1547-2010