A5032403144- Landslides and related hazards
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Climate change and permafrost
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Geography Education and Pedagogy
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Spatial Cognition and Navigation
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Marine and environmental studies
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Geography and Education Methods
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
University of Milan
2015-2024
University of Calabria
2007
Abstract The promotion of geological and geomorphological heritage is growing in importance for educational initiatives. constantly increasing interest towards changing landforms due to climate conditions asks not only improving the values cultural proposals but also précising subject discussion. Cultural trails natural resources valorisation are more frequently based on concept geomorphosite, which strictly linked landform typology definitions. In sensitive areas, geomorphosites considered...
In the 20th anniversary year of European Geopark Network, and 5 years on from receipt UNESCO label for geoparks, this research focuses geotourism contents solutions within one most recently designated admitted membership in 2013: Sesia Val Grande Global (Western Italian Alps). The main aim paper is to corroborate use fieldtrips virtual tours as resources geotourism. analysis developed according to: i) geodiversity geoheritage geopark territory; ii) different approaches planning fieldtrip...
ABSTRACT In this study, the early ecological succession patterns of Forni Glacier (Ortles-Cevedale group, Italian Alps) forefield along an 18-year long chronosequence (with a temporal resolution 1 year) has been reported. Bacterial and fungal community structures were inferred by high-throughput sequencing 16S rRNA gene ITS, respectively. addition, occurrence both herbaceous arboreous plants was also recorded at each plot. A significant decrease alpha-diversity in more recently deglaciated...
In the framework of geosite management, specific targeted symbols for geomorphological legends are still lacking. Concerning geosites interest, mapping requires in relation to goals and applications, either concerning geomorphic hazards risk detection or enhancement resources, particular those related cultural heritage and, hence, geoheritage. A new methodology geo(morpho)heritage on maps is presented this paper. Nine iconic examples from Italian landscape, selected different morphogenetic...
Abstract The IGCP 714 project “3GEO – Geoclimbing & Geotrekking in Geoparks ” is financed by the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) and supported Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). In this paper, we report on results first phase focused criteria to be adopted select geodiversity sites equipped for climbing or trekking. selection geoclimbing geotrekking routes aimed at combining multimedia tools outdoor activities Geosciences promotion conservation UNESCO Global Geoparks,...
Abstract 1. The spatio‐temporal approach was used to evaluate the environmental features influencing carabid beetle assemblages along a chronosequence of an Italian Alpine glacier foreland. influence variables on species richness, morphology (wing and body length), distribution tested. 2. Species richness found be poor indicator habitat due weak influences by variables. It seems that neighbouring habitats foreland are not able determine significant changes in richness. 3. Instead it appears...
Tree rings from temperature-limited environments are highly sensitive climate proxies, widely used to reconstruct past parameters for periods prior the availability of instrumental data and analyse effect recent global warming on tree growth. An analysis climatic signal in five high-elevation tree-ring width chronologies European larch ( Larix decidua Mill.) tops different glacial valleys Italian Central Alps revealed that they contain a strong summer-temperature growth is especially...
Abstract Weather forecasts over mountainous terrain are challenging due to the complex topography that is necessarily smoothed by actual local-area models. As territories represent 20% of Earth’s surface, accurate and numerical resolution interaction between surface atmospheric boundary layer crucial. We present an assessment Research Forecasting model with two different grid spacings (1 km 0.5 km), using datasets (NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Global Multi-resolution Terrain...
Historic agricultural practices have played a dominant role in shaping landscapes, creating heritage which must be understood and conserved from the perspective of sustainable development. Agroforestry (i.e., practice combining trees with agriculture or livestock) has existed since ancient times European countries, it been recognised as one most resilient multifunctional cultural providing wide range economic, sociocultural, environmental benefits. This research explores aspects history,...
The 154-year (1850–2004) chronosequence of the Forni Glacier foreland has been studied by sampling ant, centipede, ground beetle, and spider species assemblages. Species numbers increase with terrain age along from 2 to 26 on oldest soils. Thirty-nine were collected; richness diversity (Shannon's Index) communities are correlated year soil deglaciation. Shannon Index values sites deglaciated between 1 61 years ago; 78 ago produce similar values, those 154 show a further in diversity. Ground...
Dendroclimatology of Cupressus dupreziana, the Tassili cypress, has been attempted on samples obtained from door beams old cities Ghat and Barkat located at foot Tassili, where cypress still lives. The tree rings 20 were measured dated by 24 AMS 14C dates. A mean ring-width chronology thus obtained, spanning, though discontinuously, 5220 to 100 BP (5990-65 cal. BP). As tree-ring width in dry lands depends mainly water availability, represents a detailed record changes rainfall decade scale...
.Complex landslides, capable of reactivation, are typical slope movements in high relief areas. Due to their distribution, size and kinematics, these landforms represent a major hazard, posing risk populations, settlements infrastructures. This paper integrates geomorphological analyses, instrumental measurements dendrochronological approaches assessing large, reactivated landslide system on the southern piedmont Monte Sirino (southern Italy). The is associated with weak geological...
This paper presents a geomorphological map of Mount Ararat/Ağri Daği in Eastern Anatolia (Turkey). is volcanic complex covered by unique ice cap the Near East. The massif result multiple phases, and present day landforms are subsequent overlapping glacial, periglacial, slope processes. mapping was firstly performed on basis desktop studies, applying remote-sensing investigations using high-resolution satellite imagery (PLEIADES SPOT images). A preliminary draft crosschecked validated field...