Preface

This special issue of BGTA is based on some of the papers presented during the 2017 GNGTS session entitled "Science, Technology and Communication to support seismic prevention". Indeed, Science, Technology and Communication are the three pillars on which actions for seismic prevention should be based. Many virtuous examples of studies and actions to reduce seismic risk were presented, leading to a multifaceted representation of seismic risk and associated activities, aimed at improving its knowledge, evaluating consequences and increasing awareness to promote mitigation.