COMMENTS

The Asolo source is included in the Database as a 27 km-long, N149-striking, 80W-
dipping fault. The geometry and strike of the source have been constrained using the 
intensity data of the 25 February 1695 earthquake and based on regional tectonic 
considerations. 

We propose that the earthquake was generated by a segment of a longer transverse 
tectonic lineament (Montebelluna Fault); according to this hypothesis this tectonic 
feature  oriented perpendicular to the main pedealpine thrust fronts (possibly a tear 
fault or a deeper crustal discontinuity) plays either as a segment boundary for the 
thrust faults (e.g.: Montello Source to the north-east), or as a seismogenic source 
itself.

The assumed rake of this source (right-lateral with a small reverse component) 
derives entirely from geodynamic considerations.

The Montebelluna Fault was inferred using subsurface data and geomorphological 
evidence.


OPEN QUESTIONS

1) What are the relationships between the Asolo Source and the neighbouring 
seismogenic sources?

2) If the hypothesis discussed here is correct, can other segments of the Montebelluna 
Fault generate intermediate size or large earthquakes?

3) Is there an active thrust fault also to the south-west of the Asolo Source? And 
where is it located?
