

The earthquake of 16 December 1857: Robert Mallet’s journey and the birth of ‘seismology’

A nomadic adventure in Basilicata: the stages of Robert Mallet’s journey

The earthquake of 23 November 1980 and the establishment of the National Civil Protection Agency

CGIAM and post-earthquake studies: from the seismometer network to the Urban Seismic Observatory

The illusion of depth: from the stereoscope to virtual reality

The history of the equipment used for recording and documenting earthquakes held by CGIAM

The Cinema Hall: embark on a journey through memory and knowledge, exploring seismic events

The Immersive Room allows visitors to experience an earthquake in virtual reality (VR)
WELCOME TO THE HEART OF THE LUCAN REGION
The “Telù” exhibition is the result of an initiative to showcase the bibliographic and instrumental heritage of the Centre for Integrated Geomorphology of the Mediterranean Area (CGIAM) and the “Maurizio Leggeri” Library, and draws inspiration from the inestimable scientific value of the research, analyses and studies on territorial and environmental monitoring carried out since the Centre’s establishment, in 1979, right up to the present day.
In the Museum Hall, you can delve deeper into the history of modern seismology and its key figures by following in the footsteps of the Irish geologist, Robert Mallet.
Moving from analogue to digital, you’ll see Alphonse Bernoud’s incredible stereoscopic images and immerse yourself in the 19th-century landscape thanks to the latest 3D modelling technologies. The “magic boxes”, on the other hand, will guide you on a journey of discovery through the historical equipment preserved by CGIAM.
Moving from the global to the local scale, you’ll learn about the historical stages that led to the establishment of the Civil Protection in Italy and the creation of the first seismometer network in Basilicata, right up to the creation of the Potenza Urban Seismic Observatory, which represents a pioneering initiative on the Italian scene.
In the Cinema Room, you can step into a real ‘mini-cinema’ and watch the screening of an audiovisual presentation. Through documents, archive images and testimonies, you’ll embark on a unique journey, woven together by the threads of memory and knowledge.
In the Immersive Room, the virtual reality (VR) application will allow you to immerse yourself in a seismic scenario reconstructed using 3D animation techniques: an interactive and engaging experience that combines learning and technology.

Join the Telù community
Come and discover “Telù” and follow our activities to enjoy an unmissable experience first-hand, combining history, science and innovation. You can book guided tours and in-depth tours.

Thematic insights


The social context, aid to the population and the reconstruction phase












