A better understanding of geological processes driving marine geohazard-related geomorphic features such as failures, canyon headscarps and mega-mass transport deposits is an important issue that requires particular attention for the safeguard of coastal population and infrastructures. Various studies revealed that compressional tectonics is considered as a predisposing factor for downslope mass-transport processes. The oversteepening resulted from folding and uplift makes tectonically-controlled slopes potential sites for the development of slide scars and canyon incisions. The Crotone (CS) and Punta Stilo (PSS) swells are two lobate-shaped submerged promontories with steeply-inclined flanks (up to 11°) and are located in the Crotone-Spartivento Basin (CSB) (Calabria region).
GEOHAZARD-RELATED GEOMORPHIC FEATURES IN THE CROTONE-SPARTIVENTO BASIN (SOUTHERN ITALY): THE EXPRESSION OF CALABRIAN ARC KINEMATICS
Giacomo Mangano
Membro del Collaboration Group
;Salvatore CritelliMembro del Collaboration Group
2021-01-01
Abstract
A better understanding of geological processes driving marine geohazard-related geomorphic features such as failures, canyon headscarps and mega-mass transport deposits is an important issue that requires particular attention for the safeguard of coastal population and infrastructures. Various studies revealed that compressional tectonics is considered as a predisposing factor for downslope mass-transport processes. The oversteepening resulted from folding and uplift makes tectonically-controlled slopes potential sites for the development of slide scars and canyon incisions. The Crotone (CS) and Punta Stilo (PSS) swells are two lobate-shaped submerged promontories with steeply-inclined flanks (up to 11°) and are located in the Crotone-Spartivento Basin (CSB) (Calabria region).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
