A5006709217- Landslides and related hazards
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Geological formations and processes
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Rock Mechanics and Modeling
- Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry
- Soil Geostatistics and Mapping
- Geographic Information Systems Studies
Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection
2015-2024
National Research Council
2016-2024
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2013-2016
University of Siena
2012
Istituto per il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell'Ambiente
2011
Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza
1997
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
1997
Systematic and timely documentation of triggered (i.e. event) landslides is fundamental to build extensive datasets worldwide that may help define and/or validate trends in response climate change. More general, preparation landslide inventories a crucial activity since it provides the basic data for any subsequent analysis. In this work we present an event inventory map (E-LIM) was prepared through systematic reconnaissance field survey about 1 month after extreme rainfall hit area 5000 km2...
Abstract. Landslide inventory maps (LIMs) show where landslides have occurred in an area, and provide information useful to different types of landslide studies, including susceptibility hazard modelling validation, risk assessment, erosion analyses, evaluate relationships between geological settings. Despite recent technological advancements, visual interpretation aerial photographs (API) remains the most common method prepare LIMs. In this work, we present a new semi-automatic procedure...
Abstract Landslides contribute to dismantle active mountain ranges and faults control the location of landslides. Yet, evidence long‐term, regional dependency landslides on is limited. Previous studies focused transient effects earthquakes slope stability in compressive transcurrent regimes. Here we show that Peloritani range, NE Sicily, Italy, one fastest uplifting areas Mediterranean, a clear geographical association exists between large bedrock normal Messina Straits graben. By...
Abstract. Lithological maps contain information about the different lithotypes cropping out in an area. At variance with geological maps, portraying formations, lithological may differ as a function of their purpose. Here, we describe preparation map Italy at 1:100 000 scale, obtained from classification comprehensive digital database and aimed describing geomechanical properties. We first full database, containing 300 georeferenced polygons, Italian Geological Survey. grouped polygons...
Abstract Timely and systematic collection of landslide information after a triggering event is pivotal for the definition trends in response to climate change. On September 15, 2022, large part central Italy, particularly Marche Umbria regions, was struck by an anomalous rainfall that showed characteristics persistent convective system. An extraordinary cumulated 419 mm recorded rain gauge area only 9 h. The triggered 1687 landslides affected peak intensity caused widespread flash floods...
Photovoltaic (PV) power forecasting has the potential to mitigate some of effects resource variability caused by high solar penetration into electricity grid. Two main methods are currently used for PV generation forecast: (i) a deterministic approach that uses physics-based models requiring detailed plant information and (ii) data-driven based on statistical or stochastic machine learning techniques needing historical measurements. The goal this work is analyze accuracy these different...
Landslides triggered by meteorological phenomena occur worldwide and cause extensive severe damages to properties, life loss. Detailed maps of event landslides can sensibly shorten emergency response time, possibly resulting in reduced death tolls. In most cases, however, optical post-event images are not always available right after the event, due dense cloud cover. Since Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors overcome limitation cover, this work we explore use C-band Sentinel-1 SAR...
A 1:5,000 scale geological map and 31 cross-sections are presented for the surroundings of Amatrice village (central Apennines, Italy), epicentral area first damaging earthquake 2016–2017 seismic sequence. This detailed dataset focuses on: (i) extent, thickness, internal stratigraphic architecture Quaternary continental deposits; (ii) bedding thickness Miocene substratum; (iii) spatial distribution main fault systems. The provided would update available regional maps in deciphering...
Abstract. Detailed and accurate geomorphological historical landslide inventory maps are an invaluable source of information for many research topics applications. Their systematic preparation worldwide has been advised by researchers as it may foster our knowledge on landslides, their spatial temporal distribution, potential interaction with the built environment, contribution to landscape dynamics, response climate change in past. Due extreme variability morphological radiometric elements...
Despite advancements in physically distributed geo-hydrological models, their small-scale application is often hindered by a lack of quantitative information on geotechnical parameters. Geological and lithological maps, while essential, frequently the detailed needed to enhance utility modelling. Addressing this issue, presentation describes comprehensive database containing over 2,300 parameter records, collected through an extensive review more than 100 scientific articles international...
Based on multi-temporal mapping from air-photointerpretation, this contribution shows that the urban expansion of two Italian villages in second half last century was substantially driven by proximity to pre-existing historic center, regardless presence landslides (Zumpano et al., 2020). This is due both a better accessibility services and sub-services, lack adequate knowledge - or general underestimation landslide hazard conditions adjacent centres.  In vilages, circumstance led...
We present a photo-geological map for the 185 km2 fault-bounded, Montefalco Basin, Umbria, Central Italy. The basin formed in Quaternary response to extensional tectonics dissecting folds and thrusts of northern Apennines range. To prepare 1:25,000 geological map, we integrated morphological information obtained through visual analysis three sets aerial photographs different age, collection new field data, review pre-existing surface sub-surface data. show that systematic interpretation...
Starting on 24th August 2016, Central Italy was struck by a six-month earthquake sequence that caused 303 victims and extensive major damages to urban areas infrastructures, in some cases entire villages needed complete rebuilding. In this paper we present map portrays the overall susceptibility multiple landslide types exposure landslides of rural-urban Castelsantangelo sul Nera Municipality, typical village central Italian Apennine. The is based procedure ingests geomorphological data...
Identifying active tectonics is a challenging goal, particularly in areas affected by low strain rates, complex structural and geological settings, significant anthropogenic impact. Across the Italian Apennine belt, Late-Quaternary activity of normal faults leaves distinctive footprint on landscape. This often constrained paleoseismological investigations field geology evidence, supported historical instrumental seismicity, as well being agreement with stress geodetic data. Active evidence...
Abstract. Despite various methodologies proposed in the last decades, there are still no standard for estimating landslide hazard. Consequently, practical applications territorial management have to assimilate a single cartography information obtained at local level with different methods, negative consequences on quality of derived products. Here we new methodology – based well-established hazard matrices assess hazard, which starts from inventory, and introduces method landslides...
The high Agri Valley represents a regionally important Pleistocene tectonic basin superimposed on the fold-and-thrust belt of Southern Apennine, which has developed since Late Oligocene – Early Miocene. Impressive morpho-structural features related to post-orogenic faulting can be identified along northeastern margin basin, in Marsicovetere area, where main units involved southern chain are exposed. In this work, we present geological map at 1:25,000 scale and cross sections area. documents...
Abstract The photovoltaic (PV) system performance essentially depends on the modules response to five effects: spectral, reflection, temperature, irradiance, and nominal power variations. Providing a full characterization of behavior in terms impact these effects real operating conditions is very important both compare different PV technologies choose best technology for specific site, position, installation feature. In this work, systematic approach used. A theoretical model calculate ratio...