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Rosetta, a tool for linking accelerometric recordings and macroseismic observations: description and applications

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Investigating relationships between macroseismic intensity and strong-motion data requires the existence of these two records for the same seismic event and site. In Italy, this comparison is feasible through the cross-matching of the Italian Macroseismic Database (DBMI) and the Italian Strong-Motion Database (ITACA) which are the most comprehensive sources of both data. However, the two databases lack a direct link which would allow performing joint analysis of macroseismic data points and strong-motion recordings, making the comparison a time consuming job for the researcher. This paper demonstrates the usefulness of cross-database identifiers, and presents their use in a web-tool called Rosetta, an initial proof-of-concept that helped testing linking procedures among DBMI and ITACA, and user friendly visual solutions. The development allowed the working group to exchange expertise on their respective database structures and workflows, laying the groundwork for a consistent, low-maintenance, and durable solution that will be easily updatable each time a new version of DBMI or ITACA will be released.

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The authors acknowledge the support provided by the Italian Department of Civil Protection to the project INGV-DPC S2-2014 “Constraining Observations into Seismic Hazard”. This paper does not necessarily represent DPC official opinion and policies. We are grateful to the coordinators, Laura Peruzza, Francesca Pacor, and Agostino Goretti, for granting the opportunity to actively participate in the project, and Marco Massa for his useful advices. We thank Paolo Galli and an anonymous reviewer for their constructive comments that greatly improved the overall manuscript quality and readability.

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Locati, M., Gomez Capera, A.A., Puglia, R. et al. Rosetta, a tool for linking accelerometric recordings and macroseismic observations: description and applications. Bull Earthquake Eng 15, 2429–2443 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-016-9955-y

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