Rock fall susceptibility assessment at Caminito del Rey, Málaga, Spain

• DOI: 10.5194/egusphere-plinius18-15
• Publication Date: 2024-07-11T07:10:36Z
• Authors: Jorge P. Galve; Roberto Sarro; José Luis Pérez-G...; Alejandro Ruiz-Fu...; José Miguel Gómez...; Paula S. Jerez-Lo...; Monica Martínez-C...; Adrian Riquelme; Rosa M. Mateos; José Miguel Azañón

El Caminito del Rey in Malaga (Spain) is a popular hiking trail known for its dramatic landscapes and towering cliffs. These cliffs, reaching up to 700 meters, are prone rockfalls, with significant incidents reported 2022 that damaged the pathway blocked segment of exit path. This study focuses on identifying parts most at risk from these rockfalls introduces step-by-step method assessing this hazard. Our approach begins creating detailed 3D digital model Caminito, which serves as foundation our susceptibility assessment. Next, we collect extensive data types rocks make cliffs—primarily limestone conglomerate. crucial because rock type structure may condition probability falls occurrence With data, then simulate potential see where they might impact pathways. simulations help us understand areas exposed phenomena. The results reducing hazard supporting decisions solutions decrease exposure visitors rockfalls. contribution shares assessment discusses how findings could lead better ways prevent safer. research offers practical tool managers prepare