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Sonia Calvari publication distribution in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Earth Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sonia Calvari sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 603+

This scientist: 147 publications — 37th percentile

37% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 603 publications or more.

Sonia Calvari D-index placement in Earth Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Earth Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sonia Calvari sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 106+

This scientist: 46 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 106 D-Index or more.

Overview

Sonia Calvari is affiliated with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Italy and has contributed extensively to the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences with a focus on geophysics. Their work spans significant research areas including earthquake and tectonic studies, geological and geochemical analysis, landslides and related hazards, earthquake detection and analysis, seismology and earthquake studies, geology and paleoclimatology research, and seismic waves and analysis.

The research concentrates strongly on volcanic activity monitoring and associated geophysical phenomena. Major publication venues where Sonia Calvari's work appears include Remote Sensing, Frontiers in Earth Science, the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, Bulletin of Volcanology, and Scientific Reports. The highest number of publications are in Remote Sensing, demonstrating a robust engagement with remote monitoring technologies in geophysical studies.

Frequent collaborators include Flora Giudicepietro, Giovanni Macedonio, Federico Di Traglia, Nicola Casagli, and Teresa Nolesini, indicating active research partnerships primarily within volcanology and geophysical monitoring fields.

Recent papers authored or coauthored by Sonia Calvari cover various aspects of volcanic phenomena and remote sensing applications:

  • "Geophysical precursors of the July-August 2019 paroxysmal eruptive phase and their implications for Stromboli volcano (Italy) monitoring," 2020, Scientific Reports
  • "Comparison between Automated and Manual Detection of Lava Fountains from Fixed Monitoring Thermal Cameras at Etna Volcano, Italy," 2022, Remote Sensing
  • "The VEI 2 Christmas 2018 Etna Eruption: A Small But Intense Eruptive Event or the Starting Phase of a Larger One?," 2020, Remote Sensing
  • "Overflows and Pyroclastic Density Currents in March-April 2020 at Stromboli Volcano Detected by Remote Sensing and Seismic Monitoring Data," 2020, Remote Sensing
  • "Anatomy of a Paroxysmal Lava Fountain at Etna Volcano: The Case of the 12 March 2021, Episode," 2021, Remote Sensing

The topics and subfields that characterize this scientific profile are strongly focused on geophysical monitoring techniques, remote sensing technology applications, and volcanic processes. Specifically, the subfields of study include geophysics, management, monitoring, policy and law, atmospheric science, artificial intelligence, and aerospace engineering. These areas highlight an interdisciplinary approach combining traditional earth sciences with advanced technological methods.

Best Publications

  • A multi-disciplinary study of the 2002-03 Etna eruption: insights into a complex plumbing system

    Daniele Andronico;Stefano Branca;Sonia Calvari;Michael Burton

  • Chronology and complex volcanic processes during the 2002-2003 flank eruption at Stromboli volcano (Italy) reconstructed from direct observations and surveys with a handheld thermal camera

    Sonia Calvari;Letizia Spampinato;Luigi Lodato;Andrew J. L. Harris

  • Lava effusion rate definition and measurement: a review

    Andrew J. L. Harris;Jonathan Dehn;Sonia Calvari

  • Strombolian explosive styles and source conditions: insights from thermal (FLIR) video

    Matthew R. Patrick;Matthew R. Patrick;Matthew R. Patrick;Andrew J. L. Harris;Maurizio Ripepe;Jonathan Dehn

  • Formation of lava tubes and extensive flow field during the 1991–1993 eruption of Mount Etna

    Sonia Calvari;Harry Pinkerton

  • Dynamics of the December 2002 flank failure and tsunami at Stromboli volcano inferred by volcanological and geophysical observations

    A. Bonaccorso;S. Calvari;G. Garfì;L. Lodato

  • Lava tube morphology on Etna and evidence for lava flow emplacement mechanisms

    Sonia Calvari;Harry Pinkerton

  • Volcano surveillance using infrared cameras

    Letizia Spampinato;Letizia Spampinato;Sonia Calvari;Clive Oppenheimer;Enzo Boschi

  • Effusion rate estimations during the 1999 summit eruption on Mount Etna, and growth of two distinct lava flow fields

    Sonia Calvari;Marco Neri;Harry Pinkerton

  • Etna 2004–2005: An archetype for geodynamically-controlled effusive eruptions

    Michael R. Burton;Marco Neri;Daniele Andronico;Stefano Branca

  • Multidisciplinary approach yields insight into Mt. Etna eruption

    S. Calvari

  • The initial phases of the 2008–2009 Mount Etna eruption: A multidisciplinary approach for hazard assessment

    A. Bonaccorso;A. Bonforte;S. Calvari;C. Del Negro

  • Thirty years of satellite-derived lava discharge rates at Etna: Implications for steady volumetric output

    Andrew J.L. Harris;Andrea Steffke;Sonia Calvari;Letizia Spampinato

  • The 5 April 2003 vulcanian paroxysmal explosion at Stromboli volcano (Italy) from field observations and thermal data

    S. Calvari;L. Spampinato;L. Lodato

  • The changing morphology of an open lava channel on Mt. Etna

    John E. Bailey;Andrew J. L. Harris;Jonathan Dehn;Sonia Calvari

  • A year of lava fountaining at Etna: Volumes from SEVIRI

    G. Ganci;Andrew J.L. Harris;C. del Negro;Yannick Guéhenneux

  • Birth, growth and morphologic evolution of the 'Laghetto' cinder cone during the 2001 Etna eruption

    Sonia Calvari;Harry Pinkerton

  • Lava effusion rates from hand-held thermal infrared imagery: an example from the June 2003 effusive activity at Stromboli

    Andrew Harris;Jon Dehn;Matt Patrick;Sonia Calvari

  • An unloading foam model to constrain Etna's 11-13 January 2011 lava fountaining episode

    S. Calvari;G.G. Salerno;L. Spampinato;M. Gouhier

  • The 2007 Stromboli eruption: event chronology and effusion rates using thermal infrared data

    S. Calvari;L. Lodato;A. Steffke;A. Cristaldi

  • The Stromboli Volcano: An Integrated Study of the 2002-2003 Eruption: Calvari/The Stromboli Volcano: An Integrated Study of the 2002-2003 Eruption

    Sonia Calvari;Salvatore Inguaggiato;Giuseppe Puglisi;Maurizio Ripepe

Frequent Co-Authors

Andrew J. L. Harris
Andrew J. L. Harris University of Clermont Auvergne
Alessandro Bonaccorso
Alessandro Bonaccorso National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Gaetana Ganci
Gaetana Ganci National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Harry Pinkerton
Harry Pinkerton Lancaster University
Enzo Boschi
Enzo Boschi University of Bologna
Marco Neri
Marco Neri National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Ciro Del Negro
Ciro Del Negro National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Nemesio M. Pérez
Nemesio M. Pérez Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN)
Mike R. James
Mike R. James Lancaster University
Pedro A. Hernández
Pedro A. Hernández Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN)

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