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This paper presents a geomorphological map of the seafloor north east of the Maltese Islands (Central Mediterranean) at a scale of 1:50,000. The map was compiled following the integration, analysis and interpretation of several high-resolution seafloor bathymetry datasets. Several structural features, coastal and marine landforms and anthropogenic features have been mapped. Most of the mapped submerged landforms – including fluvial, gravity-induced and karst landforms – appear to have been formed during the sea-level lowstand of the last glacial cycle. The map provides valuable insights on the submerged landscape of the Maltese Islands and its evolution since the Last Glacial Maximum.
Mariacristina Prampolini; Paola Coratza; Sofia Rossi; Carlotta Parenti; Charles Galea; Albert Caruana; Mauro Soldati. Geomorphology of the seafloor north east of the Maltese Islands, Central Mediterranean. Journal of Maps 2021, 1 -11.
AMA StyleMariacristina Prampolini, Paola Coratza, Sofia Rossi, Carlotta Parenti, Charles Galea, Albert Caruana, Mauro Soldati. Geomorphology of the seafloor north east of the Maltese Islands, Central Mediterranean. Journal of Maps. 2021; ():1-11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMariacristina Prampolini; Paola Coratza; Sofia Rossi; Carlotta Parenti; Charles Galea; Albert Caruana; Mauro Soldati. 2021. "Geomorphology of the seafloor north east of the Maltese Islands, Central Mediterranean." Journal of Maps , no. : 1-11.
Keywords: monitoring, criteria, degradation, geoheritage, Vale de Meios, Portugal
Monitoring is one of the main stages in geoconservation strategies, essential to guarantee
geoheritage sustainability. Nevertheless, few studies focus on geoheritage monitoring techniques
and methods, unlike the multitude of works focusing on procedures to inventory and assess the
value of geosites. Moreover, criteria used in these methods can be applied on monitoring
procedures, specifically those supporting degradation risk and scientific value quantitative
assessments. In this context, a geoheritage monitoring model is being applied in Vale de Meios
(Alcanede, Portugal), an abandoned limestone quarry with well-preserved Middle Jurassic
Theropod footprints, inside the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. This geosite was
previously assessed for its scientific value and vulnerability and it is included in the Portuguese
inventory of geoheritage with national and international relevance. A set of “scientific value” and
“degradation risk/vulnerability” criteria were reviewed to assess the degradation of the geosite
and used to identify the most suitable monitoring model. The “integrity” criterium used in most
methods to assess the scientific value of geosites, also credited as “conservation status”, is strictly
connected with the deterioration of the geoheritage elements in the past and present, while
degradation risk is normally referring to the threats and potential losses in the future. Fourteen
“degradation risk” assessment sub-criteria (intrinsic active processes, deterioration of geological
elements, size, extrinsic active processes, proximity to active processes, economic potential,
collectible elements potential, protection status, proximity to human activities, accessibility,
population density, visitor facilities, degradation by public use, and visitation control) can be
distributed by the main criteria fragility, natural vulnerability, anthropic vulnerability, and public
use. A detailed analysis of the criteria and the specific characteristics of each geosite support the
definition of suitable monitoring indicators. In the Vale de Meios geosite, monitoring actions
should primarily consider: active natural process, deterioration of geological elements,
accessibility, visitor facilities, degradation by public use, and visitation control in order to define
the monitoring indicators. An analysis of the conservation status over the past decades has been
carried out, using time indicators of deterioration. Long-term monitoring results will provide more
data about the geoheritage degradation though partial data show that in Vale de Meios the main
concern is related with the high natural vulnerability of the Theropod footprints, which are
exposed to natural erosion. Despite the protection status of the area and design of a plan for
visitation control measures, conservation procedures should prioritize physical protection
initiatives in the geosite management strategies.
Thais S Canesin; Paulo Pereira; Juana Vegas; Lidia Selmi; Paola Coratza; Vanda Santos. Addressing indicators for geoheritage monitoring based on degradation risk and scientific value quantitative assessment. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleThais S Canesin, Paulo Pereira, Juana Vegas, Lidia Selmi, Paola Coratza, Vanda Santos. Addressing indicators for geoheritage monitoring based on degradation risk and scientific value quantitative assessment. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThais S Canesin; Paulo Pereira; Juana Vegas; Lidia Selmi; Paola Coratza; Vanda Santos. 2021. "Addressing indicators for geoheritage monitoring based on degradation risk and scientific value quantitative assessment." , no. : 1.
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.
Andrea Ferrando; Francesco Faccini; Flavio Poggi; Paola Coratza. Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2346 .
AMA StyleAndrea Ferrando, Francesco Faccini, Flavio Poggi, Paola Coratza. Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):2346.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Ferrando; Francesco Faccini; Flavio Poggi; Paola Coratza. 2021. "Geosites Inventory in Liguria Region (Northern Italy): A Tool for Regional Geoconservation and Environmental Management." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 2346.
Badlands are typical erosional landforms of the Apennines (Northern Italy) that form on Plio-Pleistocene clayey bedrock and rapidly evolve. The present study aimed at identification and assessment of the areal and temporal changes of badlands within a pilot area of the Modena Province (Emilia Apennines), where no previous detailed investigation has been carried out. For this purpose, a diachronic investigation was carried out to map the drainage basin and the drainage networks of the linear erosion features in the study area during the last 40 years, and to evaluate changes in badlands drainage basins morphometry and surface, land use and pluviometry. The investigation carried out indicated a general stabilisation trend of the badlands in the study area. In fact, a reduction in the bare surface area from 6187.1 m2 in 1973 to 4214.1 m2 in 2014 (31%), due to an intensified revegetation process around the badland areas, has been recorded. This trend, in line with the results of research carried out in other sector of the Northern Apennines, is mainly due to intensive land use changes, mostly the increase in forest cover and the reduction of agricultural land, that occurred in the study area from the 1970s onwards.
Paola Coratza; Carlotta Parenti. Controlling Factors of Badland Morphological Changes in the Emilia Apennines (Northern Italy). Water 2021, 13, 539 .
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Carlotta Parenti. Controlling Factors of Badland Morphological Changes in the Emilia Apennines (Northern Italy). Water. 2021; 13 (4):539.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Carlotta Parenti. 2021. "Controlling Factors of Badland Morphological Changes in the Emilia Apennines (Northern Italy)." Water 13, no. 4: 539.
The recognition, selection and quantitative assessment of sites of geological and geomorphological interest are fundamental steps in any environmental management focused on geoconservation and geotourism promotion. The island of Malta, in the central Mediterranean Sea, despite having a steadily increasing growth in population and tourism, still conserves geological and geomorphological features of great relevance and interest, both for their contribution to the understanding of the geological processes acting through time on landscape and for their aesthetic importance. The present work proposes an inventory for northern Malta, through three main stages, with the outcome of a final list of geosites that have the potential to be recognized as both natural heritage and tourist resources with potential economic benefits. In particular, the assessment methodology applied combines scientific value and additional and use-values, showing the links existing between geoheritage and other aspects of nature and culture of the sites. The results provide useful knowledge for the definition of strategies aimed at the development of a sustainable and responsible tourism.
Lidia Selmi; Paola Coratza; Ritienne Gauci; Mauro Soldati. Geoheritage as a Tool for Environmental Management: A Case Study in Northern Malta (Central Mediterranean Sea). Resources 2019, 8, 168 .
AMA StyleLidia Selmi, Paola Coratza, Ritienne Gauci, Mauro Soldati. Geoheritage as a Tool for Environmental Management: A Case Study in Northern Malta (Central Mediterranean Sea). Resources. 2019; 8 (4):168.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLidia Selmi; Paola Coratza; Ritienne Gauci; Mauro Soldati. 2019. "Geoheritage as a Tool for Environmental Management: A Case Study in Northern Malta (Central Mediterranean Sea)." Resources 8, no. 4: 168.
Interest in geoheritage research has grown over the past 25 years and several countries have issued laws to encourage improvement and conservation. Investigations on geosites are prevalently carried out on land environments, although the study of underwater marine environments is also of paramount scientific importance. Nevertheless, due to the constraints of underwater environments, these sites have been little explored, also on account of the higher costs and difficulties of surveying. This research has identified and assessed the terrestrial and marine geosites of the Portofino Natural Park and Protected Marine Area, which are internationally famous owing to both the land scenic features and the quality of the marine ecosystem. The goal was to pinpoint the most suitable sites for tourist improvement and fruition and identify possible connections between the two environments. In all, 28 terrestrial sites and 27 marine sites have been identified and their scientific value as well as their ecological, cultural, and aesthetic importance has been assessed. In addition, accessibility, services, and economic potential of geosites has also been taken into account. Both the updated database of terrestrial and marine geosites in the Portofino protected areas and the assessment procedure adopted can become useful tools for the managers of these sites and provide decision-makers with possible strategies for tourist development.
Paola Coratza; Vittoria Vandelli; Lara Fiorentini; Guido Paliaga; Francesco Faccini. Bridging Terrestrial and Marine Geoheritage: Assessing Geosites in Portofino Natural Park (Italy). Water 2019, 11, 2112 .
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Vittoria Vandelli, Lara Fiorentini, Guido Paliaga, Francesco Faccini. Bridging Terrestrial and Marine Geoheritage: Assessing Geosites in Portofino Natural Park (Italy). Water. 2019; 11 (10):2112.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Vittoria Vandelli; Lara Fiorentini; Guido Paliaga; Francesco Faccini. 2019. "Bridging Terrestrial and Marine Geoheritage: Assessing Geosites in Portofino Natural Park (Italy)." Water 11, no. 10: 2112.
The results of geomorphological investigations carried out in the Rio Cisles basin in the Odle Group (Italian Alps) are presented. This is one of the most famous and spectacular mountain groups of the Dolomites, located in the north-western sector of the Gardena valley, an area of high tourism appeal. Field surveys and multitemporal aerial-photo interpretation led to the production of a geomorphological map at a 1:12,000 scale. This map outlines the features of an area of about 20 km2, characterised by high relief energy, mainly due to the overlapping of large dolomite rocks masses on clayey rocks. The present morphology is the result of intense postglacial and paraglacial geomorphic activity, which has affected the area since the Upper Pleistocene. The geomorphological evolution of this area has been reconstructed and a new contribution is given to the comprehension of the geomorphology of the eastern Dolomites.
Paola Coratza; Alessandro Ghinoi; Mauro Marchetti; Mauro Soldati. Geomorphology of the Rio Cisles basin (Odle Group, Dolomites, Italy). Journal of Maps 2019, 15, 546 -554.
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Alessandro Ghinoi, Mauro Marchetti, Mauro Soldati. Geomorphology of the Rio Cisles basin (Odle Group, Dolomites, Italy). Journal of Maps. 2019; 15 (2):546-554.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Alessandro Ghinoi; Mauro Marchetti; Mauro Soldati. 2019. "Geomorphology of the Rio Cisles basin (Odle Group, Dolomites, Italy)." Journal of Maps 15, no. 2: 546-554.
Paola Coratza; Emmanuel Reynard; Zbigniew Zwoliński. Geodiversity and Geoheritage: Crossing Disciplines and Approaches. Geoheritage 2018, 10, 525 -526.
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Emmanuel Reynard, Zbigniew Zwoliński. Geodiversity and Geoheritage: Crossing Disciplines and Approaches. Geoheritage. 2018; 10 (4):525-526.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Emmanuel Reynard; Zbigniew Zwoliński. 2018. "Geodiversity and Geoheritage: Crossing Disciplines and Approaches." Geoheritage 10, no. 4: 525-526.
Mountain landscapes are generated by the interplay of endogenous and exogenous processes, whose reciprocal importance changes over times. The Italian relief reflects a high geomorphodiversity and an overview on iconic mountain landscapes, representative of the lithological-structural diversity of the Italian relief, is presented. The study cases, located along Alps and Apennines and in the Sardinia island, are exemplary for the comprehension of the role of the substratum in shaping mountain landscapes and of the deriving risk scenario. Moreover, mountain landscapes are characterized by a high potential for use in terms of: i) ideal open-air natural laboratories for multidisciplinary educational purposes including geological-geomorphological, historical and ecological topics; ii) possibility of specific outdoor activities that take advantage of outdoor sports (e.g., climbing, canyoning, speleology). These feasible and versatile opportunities favour the enhancement of such environments under different perspectives as well as the involvement of local communities and the socio-economic return deriving from mountain geoheritage management.
Irene Bollati; Paola Coratza; Valeria Panizza; Manuela Pelfini. Lithological and Structural Control on Italian Mountain Geoheritage: Opportunities for Tourism, Outdoor and Educational Activities. Quaestiones Geographicae 2018, 37, 53 -73.
AMA StyleIrene Bollati, Paola Coratza, Valeria Panizza, Manuela Pelfini. Lithological and Structural Control on Italian Mountain Geoheritage: Opportunities for Tourism, Outdoor and Educational Activities. Quaestiones Geographicae. 2018; 37 (3):53-73.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIrene Bollati; Paola Coratza; Valeria Panizza; Manuela Pelfini. 2018. "Lithological and Structural Control on Italian Mountain Geoheritage: Opportunities for Tourism, Outdoor and Educational Activities." Quaestiones Geographicae 37, no. 3: 53-73.
Malta and Sicily, which lie at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, share a long history and have unique geological and geomorphological features which make them attractive destinations for geotourism. In the framework of an international research project, a study for the identification, selection and assessment of the rich geological heritage of Malta and Sicily was carried out, aiming to create a geosite network between these islands. Based on the experience and outputs achieved in previous investigations on geoheritage assessment carried out in various morpho-climatic contexts, an integrated methodology was applied for the selection, numerical assessment and ranking of geosites. The selection phase was based on three main criteria—scientific, additional and use values—and led to the establishment of a list of 42 geosites (20 in Malta and 22 in Sicily). Besides being spectacular and attractive for tourists, these sites represent the main geomorphological contexts and the various stages of regional morphogenesis of the study areas. The sites selected were assessed quantitatively and ranked according to management and tourism criteria. The results provide both the necessary basic knowledge for joint conservation actions and policies in Malta and Sicily and the elements for creating a link between Malta and Sicily through geoheritage appraisal and tourism development.
Chiara Cappadonia; Paola Coratza; Valerio Agnesi; Mauro Soldati. Malta and Sicily Joined by Geoheritage Enhancement and Geotourism within the Framework of Land Management and Development. Geosciences 2018, 8, 253 .
AMA StyleChiara Cappadonia, Paola Coratza, Valerio Agnesi, Mauro Soldati. Malta and Sicily Joined by Geoheritage Enhancement and Geotourism within the Framework of Land Management and Development. Geosciences. 2018; 8 (7):253.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Cappadonia; Paola Coratza; Valerio Agnesi; Mauro Soldati. 2018. "Malta and Sicily Joined by Geoheritage Enhancement and Geotourism within the Framework of Land Management and Development." Geosciences 8, no. 7: 253.
The researches carried out by the AIGeo (Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology) members, also in collaboration with other researchers, cover various important topics of the Environmental and Earth Sciences and focus on scientific goals and on the development of educational strategies and applications as well. Topics and novelties concerning Physical Geography and Geomorphology fit well with the indications included in the Ministerial National Guidelines for the secondary schools of 2nd level and in the general goals referred to the secondary school of 1st level, where the landscape is discussed by the Geography teachers and natural phenomena by the Science teachers.In this paper, we present an overview about education in Physical Geography and Geomorphology and some examples of the most recent researches planned and tested for the secondary school (1st and 2nd level) and for present and future teachers.
Manuela Pelfini; Paola Fredi; Irene Bollati; Paola Coratza; Giandomenico Fubelli; Marco Giardino; Luisa Liucci Alessandra Magagna; Laura Melelli; Veronica Padovani; Luisa Pellegrini; Luigi Perotti; Sandra Piacente; Alessandro Vescogni; Andrea Zerboni; Gilberto Pambianchi. Developing new approaches and strategies for teaching Physical Geography and Geomorphology: the role of the Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology (AIGeo). Rendiconti Online della Società Geologica Italiana 2018, 45, 119 -127.
AMA StyleManuela Pelfini, Paola Fredi, Irene Bollati, Paola Coratza, Giandomenico Fubelli, Marco Giardino, Luisa Liucci Alessandra Magagna, Laura Melelli, Veronica Padovani, Luisa Pellegrini, Luigi Perotti, Sandra Piacente, Alessandro Vescogni, Andrea Zerboni, Gilberto Pambianchi. Developing new approaches and strategies for teaching Physical Geography and Geomorphology: the role of the Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology (AIGeo). Rendiconti Online della Società Geologica Italiana. 2018; 45 ():119-127.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuela Pelfini; Paola Fredi; Irene Bollati; Paola Coratza; Giandomenico Fubelli; Marco Giardino; Luisa Liucci Alessandra Magagna; Laura Melelli; Veronica Padovani; Luisa Pellegrini; Luigi Perotti; Sandra Piacente; Alessandro Vescogni; Andrea Zerboni; Gilberto Pambianchi. 2018. "Developing new approaches and strategies for teaching Physical Geography and Geomorphology: the role of the Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology (AIGeo)." Rendiconti Online della Società Geologica Italiana 45, no. : 119-127.
Over the past decades, quarrying activities have produced a vast array of physical and environmental impacts worldwide. In the past 20 years, there has been a growing need to address the issue of rehabilitation and requalification of quarry areas that, to be effective, should be strictly linked to local territorial resources and context, as shown by different types of rehabilitation schemes implemented in different parts of the world. This paper focuses on the rehabilitation of a recently dismissed quarry area in the Rio della Rocca valley (Emilia Apennines, northern Italy), near the ceramic tile district of Sassuolo, which is considered the largest in the world. During the past 50 years, quarrying activity has deeply modified the pristine landscape of this valley, which, however, still holds biotic and abiotic features of great natural interest and scientific value. The methodological approach and actions that led to an environmental rehabilitation scheme, based on the combined appraisal of geological, biological and industrial heritage within a Master Plan, are presented. Territorial resources, restrictions on development, geological hazards, as well as inputs from the local community at different stages were taken into account in defining the Master Plan.
Paola Coratza; Vittoria Vandelli; Mauro Soldati. Environmental rehabilitation linking natural and industrial heritage: a Master Plan for dismissed quarry areas in the Emilia Apennines (Italy). Environmental Earth Sciences 2018, 77, 455 .
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Vittoria Vandelli, Mauro Soldati. Environmental rehabilitation linking natural and industrial heritage: a Master Plan for dismissed quarry areas in the Emilia Apennines (Italy). Environmental Earth Sciences. 2018; 77 (12):455.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Vittoria Vandelli; Mauro Soldati. 2018. "Environmental rehabilitation linking natural and industrial heritage: a Master Plan for dismissed quarry areas in the Emilia Apennines (Italy)." Environmental Earth Sciences 77, no. 12: 455.
The project InterGEO was carried out with the objective to disseminate knowledge on geomorphological heritage by developing a digital learning platform. It aims at improving students’ autonomy by the reduction of face-to-face teaching and increasing autonomous learning as well as promoting international interactions between students interested in geomorphological heritage. A completely free-access virtual course on geomorphosites was developed with the Learning Management System Moodle. The course is divided into 24 thematic chapters, each of them containing a short description, a list of references and selected publications, as well as other educational material (videos, virtual fieldtrips, etc.). In particular, several videos allow presenting in a dynamic way concepts and examples. The paper presents the tool and its use in academic programmes in six European universities, where it was tested, in various contexts (Bachelors’ and Masters’ programmes; students in geography or geology; general courses in geomorphology and specific courses on geoheritage and geoconservation), before discussing the advantages and challenges the tool is facing. The InterGEO platform is an easy-to-use and friendly educational tool, which allows developing blended learning activities; it is flexible and adaptable in various learning contexts.
Emmanuel Reynard; Paola Coratza; Nathalie Cayla; Mélanie Clivaz; Laura Comănescu; Lucie Darbellay; Christian Giusti; Florina Grecu; Fabien Hobléa; Paulo Pereira. InterGEO: a Digital Platform for University Education on Geomorphological Heritage. Geoheritage 2018, 10, 645 -657.
AMA StyleEmmanuel Reynard, Paola Coratza, Nathalie Cayla, Mélanie Clivaz, Laura Comănescu, Lucie Darbellay, Christian Giusti, Florina Grecu, Fabien Hobléa, Paulo Pereira. InterGEO: a Digital Platform for University Education on Geomorphological Heritage. Geoheritage. 2018; 10 (4):645-657.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmmanuel Reynard; Paola Coratza; Nathalie Cayla; Mélanie Clivaz; Laura Comănescu; Lucie Darbellay; Christian Giusti; Florina Grecu; Fabien Hobléa; Paulo Pereira. 2018. "InterGEO: a Digital Platform for University Education on Geomorphological Heritage." Geoheritage 10, no. 4: 645-657.
Asfawossen Asrat; José Brilha; Viola M. Bruschi; Cynthia V. Burek; Luis Carcavilla; Paúl Carrión; Nathalie Cayla; Michael Comfort; Paola Coratza; Roger Crofts; Patrick De Wever; Enrique Díaz-Martínez; Andrés Díez-Herrero; Ross Dowling; Lesley Dunlop; Stanley C. Finney; Ángel García-Cortés; Marco Giardino; Christian Giusti; Miguel Gómez-Heras; John E. Gordon; Murray Gray; Gilson B. Guimarães; Michel Guiraud; Asier Hilario; Fabien Hobléa; Lyoun Kim; Jonathan G. Larwood; Flavia F. De Lima; John Macadam; Simon Martin; Josep Mata-Perelló; Peter McIntosh; Herbert W. Meyer; Piotr Migoń; Jorge Molina; Alicja Najwer; David Newsome; Kevin N. Page; Colin D. Prosser; Emmanuel Reynard; Antonio C. Rocha-Campos; Chris Sharples; Juana Vegas; Roberto Villas-Boas; Kyung S. Woo; Zbigniew Zwoliński. List of Contributors. Geoheritage 2018, 1 .
AMA StyleAsfawossen Asrat, José Brilha, Viola M. Bruschi, Cynthia V. Burek, Luis Carcavilla, Paúl Carrión, Nathalie Cayla, Michael Comfort, Paola Coratza, Roger Crofts, Patrick De Wever, Enrique Díaz-Martínez, Andrés Díez-Herrero, Ross Dowling, Lesley Dunlop, Stanley C. Finney, Ángel García-Cortés, Marco Giardino, Christian Giusti, Miguel Gómez-Heras, John E. Gordon, Murray Gray, Gilson B. Guimarães, Michel Guiraud, Asier Hilario, Fabien Hobléa, Lyoun Kim, Jonathan G. Larwood, Flavia F. De Lima, John Macadam, Simon Martin, Josep Mata-Perelló, Peter McIntosh, Herbert W. Meyer, Piotr Migoń, Jorge Molina, Alicja Najwer, David Newsome, Kevin N. Page, Colin D. Prosser, Emmanuel Reynard, Antonio C. Rocha-Campos, Chris Sharples, Juana Vegas, Roberto Villas-Boas, Kyung S. Woo, Zbigniew Zwoliński. List of Contributors. Geoheritage. 2018; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAsfawossen Asrat; José Brilha; Viola M. Bruschi; Cynthia V. Burek; Luis Carcavilla; Paúl Carrión; Nathalie Cayla; Michael Comfort; Paola Coratza; Roger Crofts; Patrick De Wever; Enrique Díaz-Martínez; Andrés Díez-Herrero; Ross Dowling; Lesley Dunlop; Stanley C. Finney; Ángel García-Cortés; Marco Giardino; Christian Giusti; Miguel Gómez-Heras; John E. Gordon; Murray Gray; Gilson B. Guimarães; Michel Guiraud; Asier Hilario; Fabien Hobléa; Lyoun Kim; Jonathan G. Larwood; Flavia F. De Lima; John Macadam; Simon Martin; Josep Mata-Perelló; Peter McIntosh; Herbert W. Meyer; Piotr Migoń; Jorge Molina; Alicja Najwer; David Newsome; Kevin N. Page; Colin D. Prosser; Emmanuel Reynard; Antonio C. Rocha-Campos; Chris Sharples; Juana Vegas; Roberto Villas-Boas; Kyung S. Woo; Zbigniew Zwoliński. 2018. "List of Contributors." Geoheritage , no. : 1.
The geomorphological heritage embraces landforms and processes playing a key role in the understanding of the history of Earth and having a strict relationship with both the biological and the cultural heritage. Due to its specific characteristics – the aesthetic dimension, the dynamic dimension and the imbrication of scales – the geomorphological heritage is unique and distinctive within the geoheritage and has promoted great interest over time from a touristic viewpoint. Geomorphological heritage is more than ever in a position to become a significant sustainable territorial resource, enhanced through geotourism and environmental education. The specificities of geomorphological heritage induce particular methods of study and practices, adapted from classical geomorphology and borrowing from other related disciplines, essentially geographical. Thus, alongside cultural geomorphology and social geomorphology, a heritage geomorphology emerges, the main purposes of which are not only the characterization of the geomorphological heritage, but also methods of protection and management.
Paola Coratza; Fabien Hobléa. The Specificities of Geomorphological Heritage. Geoheritage 2018, 87 -106.
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Fabien Hobléa. The Specificities of Geomorphological Heritage. Geoheritage. 2018; ():87-106.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Fabien Hobléa. 2018. "The Specificities of Geomorphological Heritage." Geoheritage , no. : 87-106.
Geoheritage represents an important part of natural and cultural heritage, and provides society with a broad range of services that are fundamental for its socioeconomic development. Due to its nature, geoheritage constitutes a nonrenewable resource; thus, natural processes and human activities can produce a partial or total loss of such heritage and associated services. In order to achieve the protection and conservation of geoheritage, one strategy is the identification and estimation of the probable impacts produced by human activity, with the objective of designing mitigation measures. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) represents the best tool to reach these objectives. Even though this procedure has existed since the end of the 1960s and is now being practised in many countries, the integration of geoheritage into EIA is not yet satisfactory. Some efforts were made at the end of 20th century, but methodologies for the integration of geoheritage in the EIA procedures are still very limited.
Viola M. Bruschi; Paola Coratza. Geoheritage and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Geoheritage 2018, 251 -264.
AMA StyleViola M. Bruschi, Paola Coratza. Geoheritage and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Geoheritage. 2018; ():251-264.
Chicago/Turabian StyleViola M. Bruschi; Paola Coratza. 2018. "Geoheritage and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)." Geoheritage , no. : 251-264.
The morphological changes affecting a small mountain catchment in the territory of Modena (Italy) have been taken into account. In particular, based on detailed field surveys and analysis of remote sensing imagery, an assessment was made on the natural and anthropogenic agents which have modelled this basin in the past 80 years. For several decades, the Torrent Corlo catchment was subject to intense exploitation of clay raw materials in order to supply a flourishing ceramic tile industry. As a result, a strong, negative impact has affected the landscape and, in some areas, the geomorphological evolution due to man’s activities greatly surpasses the changes ascribable to natural processes, such as landslides or stream channel processes. Since 2008, all quarrying activities have ceased and the local public administration has started a project of reclamation of the abandoned clay pits, although it will not be possible to restore completely the original, natural features of this catchment. A comparison is made with the sub-catchment Rio delle Vigne valley, which has been spared from anthropogenic changes and has been affected only by natural gravity-induced processes, which have produced some twelve landslides. The final products of this research are the implementation of the first geomorphological map of the T. Corlo mountain catchment and an updated version of the hydrological hazard map, in which active and dormant landslides are much more numerous than those mapped in any other previous geological map (s.l.). These documents can be utilized for any intervention by public boards aiming at recuperating and improving this intensely exploited area.
Castaldini Doriano; Coratza Paola; Tosatti Giovanni. Natural and anthropogenic agents in the present geomorphological dynamics of the Torrent Corlo mountain catchment (Northern Apennines, Italy). Revista de Geomorfologie 2017, 19, 88 -100.
AMA StyleCastaldini Doriano, Coratza Paola, Tosatti Giovanni. Natural and anthropogenic agents in the present geomorphological dynamics of the Torrent Corlo mountain catchment (Northern Apennines, Italy). Revista de Geomorfologie. 2017; 19 (1):88-100.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCastaldini Doriano; Coratza Paola; Tosatti Giovanni. 2017. "Natural and anthropogenic agents in the present geomorphological dynamics of the Torrent Corlo mountain catchment (Northern Apennines, Italy)." Revista de Geomorfologie 19, no. 1: 88-100.
Urbanization is a global phenomenon and currently more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas. Studies on geomorphological heritage and the development of specific methods of investigation (assessment, inventories, cartography) are, however, relatively rare and limited. This paper first describes the relationships between urbanization and geomorphology. Secondly, it presents an overview of the main works on the urban geomorphological heritage. Then, the main methods of investigation are presented. Finally, we discuss the challenging issues concerning the protection and the promotion of the urban geomorphological heritage.
Emmanuel Reynard; Alessia Pica; Paola Coratza. Urban Geomorphological Heritage. An Overview. Quaestiones Geographicae 2017, 36, 7 -20.
AMA StyleEmmanuel Reynard, Alessia Pica, Paola Coratza. Urban Geomorphological Heritage. An Overview. Quaestiones Geographicae. 2017; 36 (3):7-20.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmmanuel Reynard; Alessia Pica; Paola Coratza. 2017. "Urban Geomorphological Heritage. An Overview." Quaestiones Geographicae 36, no. 3: 7-20.
Over 220 years ago Johann Wolfgang von Goethe undertook a nearly two-years long and fascinating journey to Italy, a destination dreamed for a long time by the great German writer. During his journey from Alps to Sicily Goethe reflected on landscape, geology and morphology of “Il Bel Paese”, sometimes providing detailed descriptions and acute observations concerning the great and enduring laws by which the earth and all within it are governed. In the present chapter an attempt is made to reproduce Goethe’s ante litteramgeotourism itinerary through Italy, which is considered one of the most attractive tourist destination worldwide thanks to its rich cultural and natural heritage and the outstanding aesthetic qualities of its complex landscape.
Paola Coratza; Mario Panizza. Goethe’s Italian Journey and the Geological Landscape. World Geomorphological Landscapes 2017, 511 -521.
AMA StylePaola Coratza, Mario Panizza. Goethe’s Italian Journey and the Geological Landscape. World Geomorphological Landscapes. 2017; ():511-521.
Chicago/Turabian StylePaola Coratza; Mario Panizza. 2017. "Goethe’s Italian Journey and the Geological Landscape." World Geomorphological Landscapes , no. : 511-521.
Emmanuel Reynard; Paola Coratza; Fabien Hobléa. Current Research on Geomorphosites. Geoheritage 2016, 8, 1 -3.
AMA StyleEmmanuel Reynard, Paola Coratza, Fabien Hobléa. Current Research on Geomorphosites. Geoheritage. 2016; 8 (1):1-3.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEmmanuel Reynard; Paola Coratza; Fabien Hobléa. 2016. "Current Research on Geomorphosites." Geoheritage 8, no. 1: 1-3.