A5005305085- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Geological formations and processes
- Landslides and related hazards
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Marine and environmental studies
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Historical Geography and Cartography
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Italian Fascism and Post-war Society
- Marine and fisheries research
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Archaeological Research and Protection
University of Cagliari
2015-2025
CoNISMa
2017-2025
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Cagliari
2024
University of Malta
2021
University of Debrecen
2019
IDEO (United States)
2019
Terra
2010
The coastal areas of the central Mediterranean Sea are sensitive to climate change and consequent relative sea level rise. Both phenomena may affect densely urbanized populated areas, causing severe damages.Our maps show land-marine flooding projections as effects expected rise for four Italian plains using (i) IPCC AR5 estimations, based on RCP 8.5 emission scenarios (ii) Rahmstorf 2007 model. Isostatic tectonic data were added global estimate changes along coastline by 2100, well...
Long-term impacts of sea-level changes and trends in storm magnitude frequency along the Mediterranean coasts are key aspects effective coastal adaptation strategies. In enclosed basins such as a gulf, this requires step beyond global regional analysis toward high-resolution modeling hazards vulnerabilities at different time scales. We present compound future projection static (relative sea level) dynamic (wind-wave) on geomorphological evolution vulnerable sandy plan located south Sardinia...
This paper describes the Geomorphological map of Tremiti Islands (Puglia, Southern Adriatic Sea, Italy), scale 1:15,000. The Islands, located north Gargano promontory's coast, are part a complex geological area within basin, facing junction between central and southern Apennines. is well known for Neogenic-Quaternary stratigraphic, tectonic seismologic aspects crucial definition Late Quaternary basin evolution. result geomorphological study carried out on islands inner continental shelf...
During the lowstand sea-level phase of Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), a large part current Mediterranean continental shelf emerged. Erosional and depositional processes shaped coastal strips, while inland areas were affected by aeolian fluvial processes. Evidence both subsequent phases eustatic sea level rise can be observed on Sardinia (Italy), including submerged palaeo-shorelines landforms, indicators relict palaeo-environments. This paper shows results high-resolution survey off San Pietro...
We present maps of geohazard features identified across north-western Sicily and Pantelleria in the framework Magic project (MArine Geohazard along Italian Coasts), which involved marine geological researchers 2007-2013. These seafloor were recognized using high-resolution bathymetry data rely on morphological expression shallow sub-surface processes. The is a complex continental margin, affected by morphodynamic, depositional, tectonic Egadi offshore controlled fault escarpments alternating...
Connections between Plio-Pleistocenic tectonic activity and geomorphological evolution were studied in the Pardu Valley Quirra (Ogliastra, East Sardinia). The intensive Quaternary Sardinia linked to opening of Tyrrhenian Basin is known. In Eastern Sardinia, it manifests with an uplift that recorded by indicators, such as deep-seated gravitational slope deformation, fluvial captures, engraved valleys, waterfalls, heterogeneous water drainage. River flows from NW toward SE then abruptly...
In this study, we analyse deep-seated gravitational slope deformations (DSGSDs) in central Sardinia. The area is characterised by plateaus with a prominent limestone scarp overlying metamorphites. A comprehensive mapping of structural, karst, fluvial, and morphologies Pardu Ulassai valleys presented herein. uplift linked to the Plio-Pleistocene tectonic activity leads high-slope topography, which favours processes, such as DSGSDs rock-avalanches. Although DSGSD common phenomenon relief...
The Mediterranean Basin is characterized by a significant variability in tectonic behaviour, ranging from subsidence to uplifting. However, those coastal areas considered be tectonically stable show landforms at elevations consistent with eustatic and isostatic sea level change models. In particular, geomorphological indicators—such as tidal notches or shore platforms—are often used define the stability of coasts. We present results swim surveys nine rocky sectors central Sea using Geoswim...
The maps of the geohazard-related features North Sardinia continental margin produced by Magic project (MArine Geohazard along Italian Coasts) are here presented. were created on base morphobathymetric data obtained with multibeam echo sounders. ThreCoNISMa, DSCG Università degli studi di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria Monserrato - S.P. Monserrato-Sestu, (CA), Italye wide canyon systems, Castelsardo to west, Lavezzi and Caprera east, originate from shelf between islands Corsica run...
The Maps of Geohazard features Southern Sardinia produced in the framework Magic project (MArine along Italian Coasts) are here presented. MaGIC (Marine had aim mapping geohazard seas. were derived from digital elevation model interpretation seafloor morphology and shallow sub-surface. From marine geo-hazards point view, main critical elements represented by gravitational mass processes canyon heads, some which, as Toro Canyon, exposed to seismic triggering. In other cases, we observed that...