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Geomorphological and Structural Assessment of the Coastal Area of Capo Faro Promontory, NE Salina (Aeolian Islands, Italy)

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  • Mauro Bonasera

    (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Turin, Via Valperga Caluso 35, 10125 Turin, Italy)

  • Ciro Cerrone

    (Department of Earth, Environmental and Resources Science—DiSTAR, University of Naples Federico II, Via Vicinale Cupa Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy)

  • Fabiola Caso

    (Department of Earth Sciences “A. Desio”, University of Milan, Via Mangiagalli 34, 20133 Milan, Italy)

  • Stefania Lanza

    (Department of Mathematical and Computer Science, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Via F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy)

  • Giandomenico Fubelli

    (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Turin, Via Valperga Caluso 35, 10125 Turin, Italy)

  • Giovanni Randazzo

    (Department of Mathematical and Computer Science, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Via F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy)

Abstract

Capo Faro Promontory, located in Salina (Aeolian Islands, southern Italy), is a popular summer destination due to its volcanic morphologies, seaside, and enogastronomy. A flat area, right behind the scarp edge of a coastal cliff, hosts the Capo Faro Estate, one of the most renowned vineyards and residences on Salina Island. The promontory has been characterised in terms of geomorphological features. Remote sensing analysis, after nadir and off–nadir UAV flights, supports the field activities to explore the hazard to which the area is subjected. In particular, the coastal cliff turns out to be affected by a rapid retreat inducing landslides. Therefore, the cliff area has been investigated through a detailed stratigraphic and structural field survey. Using the generated high–resolution Digital Elevation Model, bathymetric–topographic profiles were extracted along the coastline facing the cliff. The thickness of volcanic deposits was evaluated to obtain a geological model of it. The main rock mass discontinuities have been characterised to define the structural features affecting the stability of the rock wall. The obtained results prove the contribution of such research fundamental in planning risk mitigation measures.

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  • Mauro Bonasera & Ciro Cerrone & Fabiola Caso & Stefania Lanza & Giandomenico Fubelli & Giovanni Randazzo, 2022. "Geomorphological and Structural Assessment of the Coastal Area of Capo Faro Promontory, NE Salina (Aeolian Islands, Italy)," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(7), pages 1-25, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jlands:v:11:y:2022:i:7:p:1106-:d:866562
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