A mountain slope deformation in an alpine metaophiolitic massif (Ligurian Alps, Italy)

Faccini, Francesco; Federico, Laura; Torchio, Silvia; Roccati, Anna; Capponi, Giovanni; Crispini, Laura

doi:10.1080/17445647.2020.1854130

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“…The most frequent landslides are complex landslides, translational and rotational slides. Deep-seated gravitational deformations (DSGD; Figure 3b) and related landforms are widespread, especially in the eastern Ligurian Apennines [60]. The main limestone and dolomite outcrops are characterized by karst landforms; the most important karst areas lie in the Savona Province, where the main cave complexes are located (Mt.…”

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Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management

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The Liguria Region in Northern Italy is characterized by a wide geological and geomorphological variety, encompassing an important and valuable geoheritage. The Ligurian regional law (L.R. 39/2009) protects and enhances geodiversity and geosites, establishing the Regional Inventory of Geosites; however, an approved official inventory is still lacking. In this work, a first reasoned inventory of 120 geosites is proposed for the Liguria Region on the basis of field surveys and literature review. A quantitative assessment of the value and the degradation risk of geosites has been carried out: the value assessment takes into account scientific, additional and potential-for-use values; the degradation risk assessment considers geosites’ fragility and vulnerability. The results, providing knowledge on the Ligurian geoheritage, can serve as the basis for the Regional Inventory of Geosites and can be useful tools for the implementation of any regional geoconservation strategy or environmental management plan.

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Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management

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“…The process is shown to be a powerful tool for natural hazard identification, allowing the monitoring of the morpho-structural evolution of fissures, capturing lava flow propagation and the accumulation of pyroclastic deposits. Faccini et al (2020) outline Deep-Seated Gravitational Slope Deformations (DSGSDs) in the Ligurian Alps (Italy) identified through the integration of geological-geomorphological mapping, structural data, photo interpretation, and GIS-based analyses. The map describes one major complex-sagging-type DSGSD that is not present in national land planning and/or management databases but that is the origin of large-scale landslides which have affected villages in the area.…”

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Geomorphological tools for mapping natural hazards

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“…A geomorphological map is the starting point for many applications and for the realization of thematic maps. The latter is shown clearly by the worldwide abundance of derived and applied maps, such as hazard maps (e.g., [30][31][32]), nature conservation maps (e.g., [33]), maps designed for engineering purposes (e.g., [34,35]), factor maps for geodiversity assessment [36][37][38] or for comparing geodiversity with other functional factors (i.e., sediment connectivity; [39]), geoheritage maps (e.g., [4,5,[40][41][42]), geoarchaeological [43][44][45] and geo-tourist maps (e.g., [46,47]).…”

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Advances in Geoheritage Mapping: Application to Iconic Geomorphological Examples from the Italian Landscape

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In the framework of geosite management, specific targeted symbols for geomorphological legends are still lacking. Concerning geosites of geomorphological interest, geomorphological mapping requires targeted symbols in relation to goals and applications, either concerning geomorphic hazards and risk detection or the enhancement of resources, in particular those related to cultural heritage and, hence, geoheritage. A new methodology for mapping geo(morpho)heritage on geomorphological maps is presented in this paper. Nine iconic examples from the Italian landscape, selected in different morphogenetic and morphoclimatic contexts, are proposed to test the methodology in relation to point, polyline and polygon features. Moreover, guidelines for mapping are suggested according to the importance of the site and to the complexity of processes characterizing each case study.

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A mountain slope deformation in an alpine metaophiolitic massif (Ligurian Alps, Italy)

Cited by 4 publications

References 26 publications

Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management

Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management

Geomorphological tools for mapping natural hazards

Advances in Geoheritage Mapping: Application to Iconic Geomorphological Examples from the Italian Landscape

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