Cultural heritage and earthquakes: bridging the gap between geophysics, archaeoseismology and engineering

Pecchioli, Laura; Panzera, Francesco; Poggi, Valerio

doi:10.1007/s10950-020-09936-1

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Section: Environmental Process 3: Geological-earthquakesmentioning

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“…Cultural heritage sites are particularly vulnerable to extreme natural events such as earthquakes and their associated secondary effects such as landslides, ground failures, tsunamis (Pecchioli et al, 2020). The Middle East has one of the best records of historical seismicity in the world, with records extending back more than 2000 years for some areas (Degg & Homan, 2005).…”

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A multi‐temporal satellite‐based risk analysis of archaeological sites in Qazvin plain (Iran)

Zaina

Mazloumi

2021

Archaeological Prospection

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In recent decades, we have witnessed a dramatic increase in the risks and damages to archaeological sites and heritage places across the globe. By analysing a case study (the Qazvin plain) in northern Iran, we propose a classification of the types of risks and damages to archaeological sites and we assess the impact of each type over the last 40 years (1980s-2020s). Our research methodology consists of the crosscorrelated multi-temporal analysis of different sets of satellite imagery with 167 archaeological sites in the Qazvin plain to determine the types, extension and evolution of the damages over the time. This methodology allowed to develop a three-tier hierarchical framework based on the drivers, threats, and actions jeopardizing the cultural heritage of the region. The result of this study permits to overturn current narratives inferring that the most impacting risks to archaeological sites and heritage places are caused by natural hazards, looting and violent destruction rather than agricultural activity or construction. Consequently, based on this evidence, we draw a distinction between 'silent' but constant and pervasive and 'loud' but short-living and circumscribed risks.

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Section: Environmental Process 3: Geological-earthquakesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

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A multi‐temporal satellite‐based risk analysis of archaeological sites in Qazvin plain (Iran)

Zaina

Mazloumi

2021

Archaeological Prospection

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“…Recent earthquakes in Italy, Turkey, and Greece (e.g., Umbria-Marche 1997, Izmit and Duzce 1999, the central Italy sequence of 2016-2017, and Kos 2017, just to mention few of them) caused the loss of invaluable HAs, pointing to the increasing need for mitigation actions specifically targeted at preserving cultural heritage and cultural landscapes from natural disasters [5]. Targeted measures are not sufficient unless they are coordinated into common disaster risk reduction actions and policies that are capable of harmonizing the contributions of scientists working in different disciplines, policymakers, and a wide spectrum of groups, e.g., professional groups, public bodies, NGOs, and community groups.…”

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“…Targeted measures are not sufficient unless they are coordinated into common disaster risk reduction actions and policies that are capable of harmonizing the contributions of scientists working in different disciplines, policymakers, and a wide spectrum of groups, e.g., professional groups, public bodies, NGOs, and community groups. The need for a holistic and participatory approach also applies to the post-disaster recovery and reconstruction of HAs, as the lack of interdisciplinary approaches might lead to severe consequences; as an example, post-disaster recovery and reconstruction after the Calabria (1783), Irpinia (1980), and Belice (1986) earthquakes in Italy ignored the history, memory, and identity of these places and resulted in the definitive abandonment of several villages [5].…”

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Assessing Earthquake Impacts and Monitoring Resilience of Historic Areas: Methods for GIS Tools

Giovinazzi

Marchili

Pietro

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IJGI

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Historic areas (HAs) are highly vulnerable to natural hazards, including earthquakes, that can cause severe damage, if not total destruction. This paper proposes methods that can be implemented through a geographical information system to assess earthquake-induced physical damages and the resulting impacts on the functions of HAs and to monitor their resilience. For the assessment of damages, making reference to the universally recognised procedure of convoluting hazard, exposure, and vulnerability, this paper proposes (a) a framework for assessing hazard maps of both real and end-user defined earthquakes; (b) a classification of the exposed elements of the built environment; and (c) an index-based seismic vulnerability assessment method for heritage buildings. Moving towards the continuous monitoring of resilience, an index-based assessment method is proposed to quantify how the functions of HAs recover over time. The implementation of the proposed methods in an ad hoc customized WebGIS Decision Support System, referred to as ARCH DSS, is demonstrated in this paper with reference to the historic area of Camerino-San Severino (Italy). Our conclusions show how ARCH DSS can inform and contribute to increasing awareness of the vulnerabilities of HAs and of the severity of the potential impacts, thus supporting effective decision making on mitigation strategies, post-disaster response, and build back better.

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“…Moreover, earthquakes have caused substantial economic damage, estimated for the last forty years at around 135 billion euros, which were used for the restoration and post-event reconstruction [ 5 ]. To this must be added the consequences for the historical, artistic, and monumental heritage [ 6 ].…”

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Innovative Materials in Italy for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Buildings

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In the last 20 years, there have been a series of seismic events in Italy that have caused serious damage to civil and building structures. This has led to a significant increase in the use of concrete for the reconstruction of new structures and the repair of existing structures damaged by earthquakes. At the same time, the concrete industry is responsible for the most significant environmental damage during the life cycle of the built environment. The environmental disadvantages characterizing the concrete industry are related to the constant growth of the exploitation of natural aggregates. Therefore, it is necessary to use alternative and innovative aggregates that provide good concrete performance and lower environmental impacts. In this study, a very promising route from an environmental point of view is given by the use of artificial aggregates from industrial waste as substitutes for natural aggregates. An innovative low cost and energy saving granulation process has been employed to produce lightweight aggregates using fly ash from the incineration of municipal solid waste and ground granulated blast furnace slag. The final aim of this research is to demonstrate the environmental sustainability of artificial aggregates, through a comparison of three different mixtures.

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Cultural heritage and earthquakes: bridging the gap between geophysics, archaeoseismology and engineering

Cited by 8 publications

References 8 publications

A multi‐temporal satellite‐based risk analysis of archaeological sites in Qazvin plain (Iran)

A multi‐temporal satellite‐based risk analysis of archaeological sites in Qazvin plain (Iran)

Assessing Earthquake Impacts and Monitoring Resilience of Historic Areas: Methods for GIS Tools

Innovative Materials in Italy for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Buildings

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