Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy)
This paper deals with the problem of cliff stability and proposes a geomorphological zonation of a cliff using a sector of the Posillipo promontory (named the Coroglio-Trentaremi sea cliff, Italy), in the Campi Flegrei coastal area, as a case study. A detailed geological and geomorphological analysi...
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| description | This paper deals with the problem of cliff stability and proposes a geomorphological zonation of a cliff using a sector of the Posillipo promontory (named the Coroglio-Trentaremi sea cliff, Italy), in the Campi Flegrei coastal area, as a case study. A detailed geological and geomorphological analysis was carried out, by combining field work with analysis of detailed scale topographic maps, orthophoto, and stratigraphical data from deep boreholes. Field and borehole data, together with structural data collected in seven different stations along the cliff, allowed us to derive six geological cross-sections and to reconstruct the complex stratigraphical and structural setting of the cliff. Geomorphological analysis focused on the detection of the main geomorphological factors predisposing to cliff instability. We selected the most significant factors and divided them into two groups: factors influencing landslide intensity and factors influencing cliff instability. Then, by means of a heuristic approach, we constructed a matrix that was used to derive a map showing the geomorphological zonation of the sea cliff. This map may enable to development of a reliable scenario of cliff instability and consequent retreat, which may be useful either to plan intervention works in the most critical areas or to organize prevention plans aimed at risk mitigation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-31569829f7ed4d429794652a2c0acfbb2023-11-22T03:51:51ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632021-07-0111728910.3390/geosciences11070289Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy)Giuseppe Di Crescenzo0Nicoletta Santangelo1Antonio Santo2Ettore Valente3Department of Civil, Constructional and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Earth, Environmental and Resources Sciences, DISTAR, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Civil, Constructional and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Earth, Environmental and Resources Sciences, DISTAR, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia 21, 80126 Naples, ItalyThis paper deals with the problem of cliff stability and proposes a geomorphological zonation of a cliff using a sector of the Posillipo promontory (named the Coroglio-Trentaremi sea cliff, Italy), in the Campi Flegrei coastal area, as a case study. A detailed geological and geomorphological analysis was carried out, by combining field work with analysis of detailed scale topographic maps, orthophoto, and stratigraphical data from deep boreholes. Field and borehole data, together with structural data collected in seven different stations along the cliff, allowed us to derive six geological cross-sections and to reconstruct the complex stratigraphical and structural setting of the cliff. Geomorphological analysis focused on the detection of the main geomorphological factors predisposing to cliff instability. We selected the most significant factors and divided them into two groups: factors influencing landslide intensity and factors influencing cliff instability. Then, by means of a heuristic approach, we constructed a matrix that was used to derive a map showing the geomorphological zonation of the sea cliff. This map may enable to development of a reliable scenario of cliff instability and consequent retreat, which may be useful either to plan intervention works in the most critical areas or to organize prevention plans aimed at risk mitigation.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/11/7/289volcanic coastcliff instabilityrock fallsCampi Flegreisouthern Italy |
| spellingShingle | Giuseppe Di Crescenzo Nicoletta Santangelo Antonio Santo Ettore Valente Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy) Geosciences volcanic coast cliff instability rock falls Campi Flegrei southern Italy |
| title | Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy) |
| title_full | Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy) |
| title_fullStr | Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy) |
| title_short | Geomorphological Approach to Cliff Instability in Volcanic Slopes: A Case Study from the Gulf of Naples (Southern Italy) |
| title_sort | geomorphological approach to cliff instability in volcanic slopes a case study from the gulf of naples southern italy |
| topic | volcanic coast cliff instability rock falls Campi Flegrei southern Italy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/11/7/289 |
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