Morphotectonic study of the lower Sangro River valley (Abruzzi, Central Italy)

D'Alessandro, L.; Miccadei, Enrico; Piacentini, Tommaso

doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2007.06.019

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“…It contributes to the definition of the main phases of post-orogenic landscape evolution of the piedmont area of the Apennines chain, resulting from the link between alternating morphotectonics and surface processes, due to rock uplift processes, local tectonics and slope and fluvial processes. Discussion and conclusions resulting from this analysis have been presented by D'Alessandro, Miccadei, and Piacentini (2008).…”

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confidence: 74%

“…In the lower Pleistocene a sandy and conglomeratic sequence records a regressive phase with a gradual transition from a marine environment to a beach and, subsequently, a continental one (Cantalamessa & Di Celma, 2004). The present structural setting is characterized by a wide homocline gently dipping north-east, affected by fractures and low displacement faults, as a response to Pleistocene uplift and local tectonics which induced fluvial and slope processes (D'Alessandro et al, 2008;Della Seta et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Structural geomorphology field mapping (scale 1:10,000) was carried out investigating bedrock, Quaternary continental deposits, the main tectonic elements and morphotectonic elements the main tectonic and morphotectonic elements (ridges, slopes, valleys, hydrographic forms and fluvial terraces) (Ambrosetti et al, 1987;Bigi et al, 1996;Burbank & Anderson, 2011;Capolongo, Cecaro, Giano, Lazzari, & Schiattarella, 2005;Centamore, Ciccacci, Del Monte, Fredi, & Lupia Palmieri, 1996;Ciccacci, D'Alessandro, Dramis, & Miccadei, 1999;Ciccacci et al, 1986;D'Alessandro et al, 2008;ENEL, 1981;Griffiths, Smith, & Paron, 2011;Keller & Printer, 2001;Lupia Palmieri et al, 1996;Miccadei, Mascioli, & Piacentini, 2011;Miccadei et al, 2012;Miccadei, Paron, & Piacentini, 2004;Molin, Pazzaglia, & Dramis, 2004;Otto, Gustavsson, & Geilhausen, 2011;Pazzaglia, 2013;Panizza & Castaldini, 1987;Picotti, Ponza, & Pazzaglia, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The fluvial deposits are set in a sequence of four main levels of terraces. In the most relevant literature concerning the Adriatic piedmont, the age of the fluvial deposits is correlated with climatic fluctuations (D'Alessandro et al, 2008;Demangeot, 1965;ISPRA, 2010). The highest terrace is ascribed to the Middle Pleistocene, the second terrace to the late Middle Pleistocene, the third one is dated to the Late Pleistocene, and the fourth to the Holocene (Coltorti, Consoli, Dramis, Gentili, & Pambianchi, 1991;Di Celma, Farabollini, & Moscatelli, 2000;Farabollini, 1999;Nesci, Savelli, Calderoni, Elmi, & Veneri, 1995).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A specific section is devoted to Quaternary fluvial, alluvial fan and slope deposits, already mapped in the morphotectonic map, and their correlation to fluvial erosion scarps, which enables the definition of fluvial terraces and the outline of possible age (also according to D'Alessandro et al, 2008) and UBSU (Unconformity-Bounded Stratigraphic Units, International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification, ISCC, Salvador, 1994).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Morphotectonic map of the Aventino-Lower Sangro valley (Abruzzo, Italy), scale 1:50,000

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This work presents the Morphotectonic map of the Aventino-Lower Sangro valley, located in the southern Abruzzi area, and extending from the Apennines chain to the eastern piedmont, from the Maiella Mountain to the Adriatic coast. It is the result of an extensive drainage basin scale geomorphological analysis carried out in the Abruzzi area and incorporates four main sections: orography and hydrography (upper right on the map); morphotectonic section (centre and left on the map); quaternary fluvial deposits and terraces section (right on the map) and the long morphotectonic profile (lower right on the map).The map presented in this work provides a basis for the recognition of morphotectonic features at basin scale, the detection of tectonic control on landscape, and the reconstruction of paleo-landscapes. It contributes to defining the main phases of the post-orogenic landscape evolution of the transition zone between the Apennines chain and the eastern piedmont area, resulting from the combination of alternating morphotectonics and surface processes, due to rock uplift processes, local tectonics and slope and fluvial processes.

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Assessment and validation of GIS-based landslide susceptibility maps: a case study from Feltrino stream basin (Central Italy)

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Geomorphosites and Geotourism in the Parks of the Abruzzo Region (Central Italy)

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2011

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The geomorphologic landscape of the Abruzzo region is a good example of the variety and complexity of processes and morphogenetic events in Italy. Complex Meso-Cenozoic palaeogeographies are still reflected by the main mountain chains of Abruzzo and enable both scientists and tourists to make imaginary journeys through ancient, long vanished, coral atolls and blue deep seas. Valleys of glacial origin, alluvial cones, actual soils and palaeosoils still preserve the memory of these 'by-goneworlds', with unique geomorphosites scattered throughout the region. The educational enhancement of geomorphological themes has been pursued in Abruzzo, known as the 'region of parks' par excellence and a 'green lung' of Europe, with the creation and placement of information panels and theme trails. Within this framework, in this paper we report on the methods, initiatives and activities that have been undertaken for the enhancement of the geological landscape and geomorphosites, mainly through geological trails and geological information panels but also by contributing to the identification of possible new geomorphosites. Geological trails and information panels are mostly based on different types of tools, such as threedimensional (3D) reconstructions, aimed at providing a 3D perception of geologic processes and elements, landform highlights, aimed at increasing the perception and identification of landforms and processes as well as their impact on the landscape, and palaeo-geographic reconstructions and cartoons, aimed at presenting the evidence of landscape evolution.

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Morphotectonic study of the lower Sangro River valley (Abruzzi, Central Italy)

Cited by 43 publications

References 25 publications

Morphotectonic map of the Aventino-Lower Sangro valley (Abruzzo, Italy), scale 1:50,000

Morphotectonic map of the Aventino-Lower Sangro valley (Abruzzo, Italy), scale 1:50,000

Assessment and validation of GIS-based landslide susceptibility maps: a case study from Feltrino stream basin (Central Italy)

Geomorphosites and Geotourism in the Parks of the Abruzzo Region (Central Italy)

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