Hydrological features of Matese Karst Massif, focused on endorheic areas, dolines and hydroelectric exploitation

Leone, Guido; Catani, Vittorio; Pagnozzi, Mauro; Ginolfi, M.; Testa, Giovanni; Esposito, Libera; Fiorillo, Francesco

doi:10.1080/17445647.2022.2144497

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“…The second tunnel, in the Campania region, is fed by Biferno Springs on the Adriatic side of the Matese massif in Molise and by Torano and Maretto springs on the Tyrrhenian side of the same massif. The Matese karst massif is composed of limestone, dolomite, and marl carbonate platform and scarp deposits from the Triassic to Miocene [131,132]. The minimum and maximum discharge recorded around Caserta and Naples by the Acquedotto Campano was 2.1 m 3 /s and 5.3 m 3 /s, respectively.…”

Section: Contemporary Usesmentioning

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The Cultural Ecohydrogeology of Mediterranean-Climate Springs: A Global Review with Case Studies

Pascual,

Piana,

Bhat

et al. 2024

Environments

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Cultures in Mediterranean climate zones (MCZs) around the world have long been reliant on groundwater and springs as freshwater sources. While their ecology and cultural sustainability are recognized as critically important, inter-relationships between springs and culture in MCZs have received less attention. Here we augmented a global literature review with case studies in MCZ cultural landscapes to examine the diversity and intensity of cultural and socio-economic relationships on spring ecohydrogeology. MCZs are often oriented on western and southern coasts in tectonically active landscapes which control aquifer structure, the prevalence of westerly winds, and aridity, and generally expose associated habitats and cultures to harsh afternoon sunlight. Cultural appreciation and appropriation of springs ranges widely, from their use as subsistence water supplies to their roles in profound traditions such as Greco-Roman nymphalea as well as Asian and Abrahamic spiritual cleansing and baptism. The abandonment of traditional ways of life, such as rural livestock production, for urban ones has shifted impacts on aquifers from local to regional groundwater exploitation. The commoditization of water resources for regional agricultural, industrial (e.g., mining, water bottling, geothermal resorts), and urban uses is placing ever-increasing unsustainable demands on aquifers and spring ecosystems. When the regional economic value of springs approaches or exceeds local cultural values, these irreplaceable aquatic ecosystems are often degraded, over-looked, and lost. Sustainable stewardship of springs and the aquifers that support them is a poorly recognized but central conservation challenge for modern Mediterranean societies as they face impending impacts of global climate change. Solutions to this crisis require education, societal dialogue, and improved policy and implementation.

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Section: Contemporary Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Cultural Ecohydrogeology of Mediterranean-Climate Springs: A Global Review with Case Studies

Pascual,

Piana,

Bhat

et al. 2024

Environments

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“…In this context, we note that the examination of sinkholes in the karst regions is significant not only from a morphometric point of view but also because most of the precipitation reaching the surface in these areas infiltrates into the depth through the dolines, which makes these landforms extremely important from a hydrological point of view. The sinkholes therefore play a significant role in the preservation of the caves, as well as in the protection of the karst water resources [58,59].…”

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LiDAR-Based Morphometry of Dolines in Aggtelek Karst (Hungary) and Slovak Karst (Slovakia)

Telbisz,

Mari,

Székely

2024

Remote Sensing

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LiDAR-based digital terrain models (DTMs) represent an advance in the investigation of small-scale geomorphological features, including dolines of karst terrains. Important issues in doline morphometry are (i) which statistical distributions best model the size distribution of doline morphometric parameters and (ii) how to characterize the volume of dolines based on high-resolution DTMs. For backward compatibility, how previous datasets obtained predominantly from topographic maps relate to doline data derived from LiDAR is also examined. Our study area includes the karst plateaus of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst national parks, whose caves are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. To characterize the study area, the relationships between doline parameters and topography were studied, as well as their geological characteristics. Our analysis revealed that the LiDAR-based doline density is 25% higher than the value calculated from topographic maps. Furthermore, LiDAR-based doline delineations are slightly larger and less rounded than in the case of topographic maps. The plateaus of the study area are characterized by low (5–10 km−2), moderate (10–30 km−2), and medium (30–35 km−2) doline densities. In terms of topography, the slope trend is decisive since the doline density is negligible in areas where the general slope is steeper than 12°. As for the lithology, 75% of the dolines can be linked to Wetterstein Limestone. The statistical distribution of the doline area can be well modeled by the lognormal distribution. To describe the DTM-based volume of dolines, a new parameter (k) is introduced to characterize their 3D shape: it is equal to the product of the area and the depth divided by the volume. This parameter indicates whether the idealized shape of the doline is closer to a cylinder, a bowl (calotte), a cone, or a funnel shape. The results show that most sinkholes in the study area have a transitional shape between a bowl (calotte) and a cone.

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Terzaghi’s Effective Stress Principle and Hydrological Deformation of Karst Aquifers Detected by GNSS Measurements

Guido,

Libera,

Francesco

2023

Rock Mech Rock Eng

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Hydrological features of Matese Karst Massif, focused on endorheic areas, dolines and hydroelectric exploitation

Cited by 6 publications

References 33 publications

The Cultural Ecohydrogeology of Mediterranean-Climate Springs: A Global Review with Case Studies

The Cultural Ecohydrogeology of Mediterranean-Climate Springs: A Global Review with Case Studies

LiDAR-Based Morphometry of Dolines in Aggtelek Karst (Hungary) and Slovak Karst (Slovakia)

Terzaghi’s Effective Stress Principle and Hydrological Deformation of Karst Aquifers Detected by GNSS Measurements

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