Francesco Ferrara (geologist)

Francesco Ferrara
Born2 April 1767
Trecastagni, Kingdom of Sicily
Died12 February 1850
Catania, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Catania
Academic work
Disciplinegeology
archeology
Sub-disciplinevulcanology
InstitutionsUniversity of Catania
University of Palermo

Francesco Ferrara (2 April 1767 – 12 February 1850) was an Italian geologist, active mainly in Sicily, and known for his studies in vulcanology.