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Advances in Geoheritage Mapping: Application to Iconic Geomorphological Examples from the Italian Landscape

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  • Paola Coratza

    (Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi, 103, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Irene Maria Bollati

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

  • Valeria Panizza

    (Department of History, Human Sciences and Education, University of Sassari, Via Zanfarino, 62, 07100 Sassari, Italy)

  • Pierluigi Brandolini

    (Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Genoa, Corso Europa, 26, 16132 Genoa, Italy)

  • Doriano Castaldini

    (Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi, 103, 41125 Modena, Italy)

  • Franco Cucchi

    (Department of Mathematics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, Via E. Weiss, 2, 34128 Trieste, Italy)

  • Giacomo Deiana

    (Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria (Blocco A)-S.S. 554 bivio per Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Italy)

  • Maurizio Del Monte

    (Earth Sciences Department, La Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Francesco Faccini

    (Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Genoa, Corso Europa, 26, 16132 Genoa, Italy)

  • Furio Finocchiaro

    (Department of Mathematics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, Via E. Weiss, 2, 34128 Trieste, Italy)

  • Dario Gioia

    (Institute of Heritage Sciences, National Research Council (ISPC-CNR), C.da S. Loja, 85050 Potenza, Italy)

  • Rita Melis

    (Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria (Blocco A)-S.S. 554 bivio per Sestu, 09042 Monserrato, Italy)

  • Carmine Minopoli

    (National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), Osservatorio Vesuviano, Via Diocleziano, 328, 80124 Napoli, Italy)

  • Olivia Nesci

    (Dipartimento di Scienze Pure ed Applicate, Università degli Studi di Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Via Cà Le Suore, 61029 Urbino, Italy)

  • Guido Paliaga

    (Research Institute for the Geo-Hydrological Protection, National Research Council, Strada delle Cacce, 73, 10135 Turin, Italy)

  • Micla Pennetta

    (Department of Earth, Environmental and Resources Sciences, University of Napoli “Federico II”, Via Cintia, 21, 80126 Napoli, Italy)

  • Luigi Perotti

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

  • Alessia Pica

    (Earth Sciences Department, La Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Federico Tognetto

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

  • Alfredo Trocciola

    (Regional Agency for Environmental Protection of Campania (ARPAC), Via Circumvallazione, 162, 83100 Avellino, Italy)

  • Laura Valentini

    (Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino, 61029 Urbino, Italy)

  • Marco Giardino

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

  • Manuela Pelfini

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

Abstract

In the framework of geosite management, specific targeted symbols for geomorphological legends are still lacking. Concerning geosites of geomorphological interest, geomorphological mapping requires targeted symbols in relation to goals and applications, either concerning geomorphic hazards and risk detection or the enhancement of resources, in particular those related to cultural heritage and, hence, geoheritage. A new methodology for mapping geo(morpho)heritage on geomorphological maps is presented in this paper. Nine iconic examples from the Italian landscape, selected in different morphogenetic and morphoclimatic contexts, are proposed to test the methodology in relation to point, polyline and polygon features. Moreover, guidelines for mapping are suggested according to the importance of the site and to the complexity of processes characterizing each case study.

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  • Paola Coratza & Irene Maria Bollati & Valeria Panizza & Pierluigi Brandolini & Doriano Castaldini & Franco Cucchi & Giacomo Deiana & Maurizio Del Monte & Francesco Faccini & Furio Finocchiaro & Dario , 2021. "Advances in Geoheritage Mapping: Application to Iconic Geomorphological Examples from the Italian Landscape," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-37, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:20:p:11538-:d:659678
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