A5090548433- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- Underwater Acoustics Research
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Landslides and related hazards
University of Malta
2022-2023
The northern region of the Maltese archipelago is experiencing lateral spreading landslide processes. This characterized by cliffs with a hard coralline limestone outcropping layer sitting on thick clay. Such geological configuration causes coastal instability that results in which predispose to rockfalls and topplings all over cliff slopes. aim this research was develop methodology for evaluating erosion/retreat using integration geomatics geophysical techniques. Starting from 3D digital...
The Satellite Investigation to study POcket BEach Dynamics (SIPOBED) project uses remote sensing detect and monitor the movement of sediments within Maltese pocket beaches. Research development in downstream Earth Observation (EO) sector is key achieving reliable cost-effective monitoring coastal erosion this project, we aim provide detailed estimates sediment variations through time by using satellite images as well in-situ measurements such use drone equipped with different sensors...
This study employs a multimethod approach to investigate the sediment distribution in two pocket beaches, Ramla Beach and Mellieha S Beach, Malta. Both sites were digitally reconstructed using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry. For each case, an ERT dense network of ambient seismic noise measurements processed through horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) technique acquired. Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) analysis enables estimation thickness beach. HVSR revealed...
  ABSTRACT There have been growing needs for scientists to search efficiently high-resolution geophysical techniques image the subsurface features, formations, and shallow geologic structures (e.g. faults, void, stratigraphy features). At depths, an in-depth understanding of these features/structures could be  pivotal in management environment crucial examination hazardous terrains which are threat human safety. In case Malta, with a limited land space, their study be...
Pocket beaches, otherwise known as embayed beaches are whose existence traceable to human activity or natural occurrence. These found be confined within the base of geological structures artificially designed set up such groin, hence, pocket always subject various attacks via anthropogenic forces. in many cases reflects thickness beach sediments and therefore determine extent which it can survive when hit by unfriendly environmental impact. Estimation sedimentary is a vital tool successful...
Pocket Beaches are small beaches limited by natural headlands, strongly jutting into the sea, free from direct sedimentary contributions that not eroded back-shore cliffs. Malta’s pocket one of most significant geomorphologic features archipelago. They play an important role for a variety ecological and economic reasons. In this sense, sediment (mostly sand) dynamics is relevant factor to consider in beach system. Sediment movement can be driven factors, including wave action,...
<p>Pocket beaches are small bounded by natural promontories, free from direct sedimentary inputs other than those coming the erosion of their cliffs.</p> <p>Malta's pocket one most significant geomorphological features archipelago. They play an important role for a variety ecological and economic reasons. Sediment dynamics (mainly sand) is relevant factors to be considered in beach system. As system behaves as integrated unit, periodic...