Chiara Cappadonia

Dr. Chiara Cappadonia

University of Palermo (Italy)
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Academic Career Length

16Years (2011-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2014 in Geomorphology
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Christian ConoscentiChristian Conoscenti
Christian Conoscenti
SASilvia Angileri
Silvia Angileri
Chiara CappadoniaChiara Cappadonia
Chiara Cappadonia
Edoardo RotiglianoEdoardo Rotigliano
Edoardo Rotigliano
VAValerio Agnesi
Valerio Agnesi
Michael MaekerMichael Maeker
Michael Maeker

12 February 2013 in Environmental Earth Sciences
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Christian ConoscentiChristian Conoscenti
Christian Conoscenti
VAValerio Agnesi
Valerio Agnesi
SASilvia Angileri
Silvia Angileri
Chiara CappadoniaChiara Cappadonia
Chiara Cappadonia
Edoardo RotiglianoEdoardo Rotigliano
Edoardo Rotigliano
Michael MaekerMichael Maeker
Michael Maeker

25 May 2011 in Natural Hazards
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Edoardo RotiglianoEdoardo Rotigliano
Edoardo Rotigliano
Chiara CappadoniaChiara Cappadonia
Chiara Cappadonia
Christian ConoscentiChristian Conoscenti
Christian Conoscenti
dario costanzodario costanzo
dario costanzo
VAV. Agnesi
V. Agnesi

6 June 2018 in Land Degradation & Development
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BPBrandolini Pierluigi
Brandolini Pierluigi
Giacomo PepeGiacomo Pepe
Giacomo Pepe
DCDomenico capolongo
Domenico capolongo
Chiara CappadoniaChiara Cappadonia
Chiara Cappadonia
ACAndrea CEVASCO
Andrea CEVASCO
MMMaurizio Del Monte
Maurizio Del Monte


9 July 2018 in Geosciences
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Chiara CappadoniaChiara Cappadonia
Chiara Cappadonia
Paola CoratzaPaola Coratza
Paola Coratza
VAValerio Agnesi
Valerio Agnesi
Mauro SoldatiMauro Soldati
Mauro Soldati
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.