The excursion will be devoted to illustrating the volcanic and deformational history of the active volcanoes of the Neapolitan area, and the behaviour and present state of their magmatic system. The stops will focus on volcanological features of the rocks and petrological characteristics of the erupted magma. Furthermore we will discuss the relationships between volcanism and human life since the first settlement. Tour of the island by boat. Departure to Cagliari Approximate cost is 700 Euro.
Dinners are free in Naples.
Weather will be sunny and warm. This field trip will examine some prominent features of geology and mineral resources of Northern Sardinia. In the afternoon, travel to Su Gologone, a scenic locality not far from Nuoro, featuring a well known karstic spring. Typical Sardinian dinner. Visit to the albitite deposit of Orani.