Data on coastal dunes vulnerability of eleven microtidal wave-dominated beaches of Sardinia (Italy, western Mediterranean)

Buosi, Carla; Porta, Marco; Trogu, Daniele; Casti, Mauro; Ferraro, F.; Muro, Sandro De; Ibba, Angelo

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2019.103897

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“…This is a Site of Community Importance (SCI -ITB 042230) as defined by the EU directive 92/ 43/CEE and part of the "Natura 2000" network aimed at protecting sensitive and vulnerable habitats. Indeed, this tract of coast is characterized by a dune system, discontinuously extending along the shores for approximately 2.5 km in length (Buosi et al, 2019b). The maximum width and height of dunes (200 m and 10-12 m, respectively) is reached behind the islet of Su Giudeu.…”

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Geological and archaeological heritage in the Mediterranean coasts: Proposal and quantitative assessment of new geosites in SW Sardinia (Italy)

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The south-western Sardinian coast (Italy), in the sector between the small village of Chia (Domus de Maria) and the Piscinnì locality (Teulada), is one of the most interesting of the island, being characterized by a wide geodiversity, a complex history testified by several archaeological sites, rich ecosystems, and beautiful landscapes. This area is already famous as a seaside resort, but its rich geological heritage is totally unrecognized and the educational and touristic potential of its archaeological sites is widely undervalued. In this paper, we propose an itinerary in seven stages, each of which selected considering mainly its geology (geodiversity, scientific relevance of the geological features, and educational potential), and also the additional values as the presence of archaeological sites and/or of ecological diversity and/or touristic attractions. The aim of this work is to propose the study area as a geotrail since it represents a valuable geological (and not only) heritage to be protected, preserved, and valorized in the broadest meaning of the word. The following sites have been selected: Chia tower hill, showing interesting geological features and the Punic-Roman archaeological site of Bithia; Campana and Su Giudeu beaches with their dune system and the adjacent wetlands; Settiballas, near to the Chia-Laguna resort displaying a significant geological contact; Capo Spartivento rias and cliffs; Tuerredda beach and sand dunes; Capo Malfatano, a panoramic promontory made up of 460 million years old metamorphic rocks; and Piscinnì area, where a beautiful beach and a wide Punic/Roman sandstone quarry can be observed. In addition, the most panoramic points are overlooked by Spanish towers built during the 16th to 17th century. The study area is described from geological and archaeological points of view, after a detailed field survey, the petrographic characterization of the main rocks, and an overview of the scientific literature. The quantitative assessment of the geosite values has been also performed, revealing the high potential for scientific, educational, and touristic purposes. The main concerns related to the preservation and valorization of this geosite are also addressed. Finally, a discussion on the geosite assessment methods is proposed to contribute to the scientific literature on the geoheritage. The site-by-site description is reported at the end of the paper to be used as a field guide.

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Geological and archaeological heritage in the Mediterranean coasts: Proposal and quantitative assessment of new geosites in SW Sardinia (Italy)

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“…Antonioli et al [107]; Aucelli et al, [108]; Zaggia et al [109]; Casalbore et al [110]; Di Paola et al [111]; Moore et al [112]; Obrocki et al [113]; Pennetta et al [114]; Urlaub et al [115]; Biolchi et al [116]; Buosi et al [117]; Mucerino et al [118]; Toker et al [119]; Rizzo et al [120] 6…”

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“…Among hazards induced by the ongoing climate change, coastal inundation (especially along stretches of coast affected by subsidence; [108]) and coastal erosion triggered by extreme meteorological events, and sea-level rise are the most reported in the literature. In particular, several papers concern (i) the quantification of sea-level rise (e.g., [2,93,107,111]; Figure 9), (ii) the general impacts of sea-level rise on coastal environments [97,102] and (iii) the assessment of coastal exposure and coastal erosion (e.g., [98,114,117,118]). Terrestrial and marine datasets are differently analyzed and integrated, although bathymetry is often taken into consideration, especially in those works presenting predictive models on sea-level rise and coastal inundation.…”

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Seven Good Reasons for Integrating Terrestrial and Marine Spatial Datasets in Changing Environments

Prampolini

Savini

Foglini

et al. 2020

Water

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A comprehensive understanding of environmental changes taking place in coastal regions relies on accurate integration of both terrestrial and submerged geo-environmental datasets. However, this practice is hardly implemented because of the high (or even prohibitive) survey costs required for submerged areas and the frequent low accessibility of shallow areas. In addition, geoscientists are used to working on land or at sea independently, making the integration even more challenging. Undoubtedly new methods and techniques of offshore investigation adopted over the last 50 years and the latest advances in computer vision have played a crucial role in allowing a seamless combination of terrestrial and marine data. Although efforts towards an innovative integration of geo-environmental data from above to underwater are still in their infancy, we have identified seven topics for which this integration could be of tremendous benefit for environmental research: (1) geomorphological mapping; (2) Late-Quaternary changes of coastal landscapes; (3) geoarchaeology; (4) geoheritage and geodiversity; (5) geohazards; (6) marine and landscape ecology; and (7) coastal planning and management. Our review indicates that the realization of seamless DTMs appears to be the basic condition to operate a comprehensive integration of marine and terrestrial data sets, so far exhaustively achieved in very few case studies. Technology and interdisciplinarity will be therefore critical for the development of a holistic approach to understand our changing environments and design appropriate management measures accordingly.

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Evoluzione del costruito nelle aree costiere della Sardegna. Fra sviluppo economico e vulnerabilità ecologica

Cazzari¹,

Martellozzo²,

Randelli³

2022

Archivio Di Studi Urbani E Regionali

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Dagli anni '60, i litorali sardi hanno ospitato sempre più turisti, che hanno cau- sato la perdita di habitat costieri. Grazie all'uso del GIS e di database statistici regionali e nazionali, questo lavoro mostra i risultati dell'analisi sulle strutture ricettive a fini turistici lungo la fascia costiera sarda. La polarizzazione nord-sud dei flussi turistici e dell'attività edilizia intensiva sottolineano l'importanza di con- siderare il costruito nel processo di valutazione ambientale.

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Data on coastal dunes vulnerability of eleven microtidal wave-dominated beaches of Sardinia (Italy, western Mediterranean)

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Geological and archaeological heritage in the Mediterranean coasts: Proposal and quantitative assessment of new geosites in SW Sardinia (Italy)

Geological and archaeological heritage in the Mediterranean coasts: Proposal and quantitative assessment of new geosites in SW Sardinia (Italy)

Seven Good Reasons for Integrating Terrestrial and Marine Spatial Datasets in Changing Environments

Evoluzione del costruito nelle aree costiere della Sardegna. Fra sviluppo economico e vulnerabilità ecologica

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