The formation of the Tyrrhenian–Apennines system has been characterized by a complex
distribution of major tectonic events, such as opening of basins, migration and distortion of …

The sculpture of valleys by flowing water is widely recognized, and simplified models of
incision by this process (eg, the stream power law) are the basis for most recent landscape …

The most recent research studies into the long-term landscape evolution of the Abruzzo
area, carried out over the last twenty years at the “G. d'Annunzio” University of Chieti …

The geologic evidence for worldwide uplift of mountain ranges in the Neogene is
ambiguous. Estimates of paleoelevation vary, according to whether they are based on the …

The 2016–2017 seismic events that struck central Italy led the Government to carry out a
project to produce the third level Seismic Microzonation studies in 138 municipalities. These …

Drainage basin-scale morphometric analysis and morphological evidence of tectonics
represent helpful tools to evaluate and investigate morphoneotectonic processes in …

The largely rocky and rugged landscape of the Katrol hill range, composed of Mesozoic
rocks and structurally controlled occurrences of Quaternary sediments, is delimited to the …

The Italian territory is subject to a high level of hydrogeological instability that periodically
results in the loss of lives, buildings and productive activities. Therefore, the recognition of …

The inventory and evaluation of geosites are fundamental steps of any geoconservation
strategies and in setting priorities for the management of protected areas. The North …

The Umbro-Marchean Apennines form an arcuate NW–SE fold-and-thrust belt of NE
convexity. The orogen developed from the Early Miocene, and shortened the more than 5km …