Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District
This work aims to describe, classify, and analyze the occurrence of selected natural multi-hazards, specifically pluvial floods and sinkholes, affecting a district in the urban area of Rome, Italy. The procedure is based on a robust geological, geomorphological, and hydrogeological analysis performe...
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| description | This work aims to describe, classify, and analyze the occurrence of selected natural multi-hazards, specifically pluvial floods and sinkholes, affecting a district in the urban area of Rome, Italy. The procedure is based on a robust geological, geomorphological, and hydrogeological analysis performed using data collected and archived for the scope. The susceptibility is calculated based on geo-hydrological and geomorphological factors, as well as the occurrence of flooding and sinkholes. The areas prone to each single hazard were combined and put into the context of multi-hazard assessment by overlaying the susceptibility with buildings and population data. The resulting map shows that 50% of buildings (6215 inhabitants) are in an area of multi-hazard susceptibility; among these, 25% are in the highest multi-hazard classes (4 and 5). These areas are named “multi-hazard hotspots” because they are affected by many hazards with associated higher impacts. This study demonstrates that a comprehensive approach that combines the examination of geology, hydrogeology, modifications to historical morphology, and the occurrence of geological disasters is effective for mapping geohazards in urban areas and identifying locations with multiple hazards. A multi-hazard hotspot map can be used as a tool for planning actions aimed at reducing the vulnerability and exposure level of the urban population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5bd79121277644b4be5d8da1b623d1fa2024-02-23T15:18:00ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632024-01-011422710.3390/geosciences14020027Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban DistrictCristina Di Salvo0Giancarlo Ciotoli1Marco Mancini2Stefania Nisio3Francesco Stigliano4National Research Council, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering (CNR-IGAG), Area Della Ricerca di Roma 1, Via Salaria Km 29,300-C.P. 10, Monterotondo Stazione, 00015 Rome, ItalyNational Research Council, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering (CNR-IGAG), Area Della Ricerca di Roma 1, Via Salaria Km 29,300-C.P. 10, Monterotondo Stazione, 00015 Rome, ItalyNational Research Council, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering (CNR-IGAG), Area Della Ricerca di Roma 1, Via Salaria Km 29,300-C.P. 10, Monterotondo Stazione, 00015 Rome, ItalyInstitute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), Via V. Brancati, 48, 00144 Rome, ItalyNational Research Council, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering (CNR-IGAG), Area Della Ricerca di Roma 1, Via Salaria Km 29,300-C.P. 10, Monterotondo Stazione, 00015 Rome, ItalyThis work aims to describe, classify, and analyze the occurrence of selected natural multi-hazards, specifically pluvial floods and sinkholes, affecting a district in the urban area of Rome, Italy. The procedure is based on a robust geological, geomorphological, and hydrogeological analysis performed using data collected and archived for the scope. The susceptibility is calculated based on geo-hydrological and geomorphological factors, as well as the occurrence of flooding and sinkholes. The areas prone to each single hazard were combined and put into the context of multi-hazard assessment by overlaying the susceptibility with buildings and population data. The resulting map shows that 50% of buildings (6215 inhabitants) are in an area of multi-hazard susceptibility; among these, 25% are in the highest multi-hazard classes (4 and 5). These areas are named “multi-hazard hotspots” because they are affected by many hazards with associated higher impacts. This study demonstrates that a comprehensive approach that combines the examination of geology, hydrogeology, modifications to historical morphology, and the occurrence of geological disasters is effective for mapping geohazards in urban areas and identifying locations with multiple hazards. A multi-hazard hotspot map can be used as a tool for planning actions aimed at reducing the vulnerability and exposure level of the urban population.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/14/2/27geologyRomepluvial floodanthropogenic sinkholemulti-hazard |
| spellingShingle | Cristina Di Salvo Giancarlo Ciotoli Marco Mancini Stefania Nisio Francesco Stigliano Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District Geosciences geology Rome pluvial flood anthropogenic sinkhole multi-hazard |
| title | Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District |
| title_full | Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District |
| title_short | Analysis of Geological Multi-Hazards in an Urban District |
| title_sort | analysis of geological multi hazards in an urban district |
| topic | geology Rome pluvial flood anthropogenic sinkhole multi-hazard |
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