150 projects found
Hydrometeorological data resources and technologies for effective flash flood forecasting
European From 01/09/2006 to 31/05/2010
Background Flash-floods develop at space and time scales that conventional observation systems for rainfall and river discharge are not able to monitor. Consequently, the atmospheric and hydrological generating mechanisms of…
Albanian International Center on Marine Sciences
From 01/09/2006 to 31/08/2008
Background The project CISM faces problems related to marine Albanian waters in view of the Adriatic basin, which must meet various environmental problems in other portions of the Adriatic Sea,…
Vulnerability maps for monitoring and management of groundwater resources in the Archimed area
From 01/06/2006 to 31/12/2007
Background The project considered the strong demand of local institutions to select the best existing practices, in relation to different national and local characteristics, considering the regulatory framework.
Monitoring of the Castellana Caves
Local From 01/03/2006 to 30/11/2006
Background Evolution of cave and karst system occurs also by means of successive detachments of blocks from both the vault and the walls of the underground spaces. In show caves,…
Monitoring, Forecasting and Best Practices for FLOOD Mitigation & Prevention in the CADSES Region
European From 01/03/2006 to 30/04/2008
Background Hydrometeorological monitoring and flood forecasting are indispensable in preventing hydraulic hazard and ensuring civil protection. Implementing a sustainable plan to combat floods requires further activities, such as best practices…
Karst sinkholes in urban areas in Florida
Institute From 01/11/2005 to 10/12/2005
Background Sinkholes are among the main features of karst areas, and are extremely widespread in Florida, one of the sites most known for their occurrence and the likely interaction with…
Prevention, Information and Early Warning pre-operational services to support the management of risks
European From 01/04/2005 to 31/12/2008
Background PREVIEW is an integrated project by the European Commission 6th Framework Programme, led by the EURORISK Consortium, a multi-disciplinary European Team of committing Actors of the domain: Civil Protections…
Extreme Events Causes and Consequences
European From 01/03/2005 to 28/02/2007
Background Extreme events are a key manifestation of complex systems, in both the natural and human world. Their economic and social consequences are a matter of enormous concern. Much of…
High pressure rheology
Institute From 01/01/2005 to 31/12/2015
Background Some geological phenomena of high pressure shearing show an unusual low friction during rock on rock slipping, like the abnormally long rock avalanches runout (hypermobility) or the slip of…
Study of the riverbeds morphological evolution through the digital terrain models multi-temporal analysis
Regional From 01/01/2004 to 31/12/2010
Background The study of the evolution of the watercourses is traditionally based on the use of historical maps and aerial photographs for the comprehension of the planimetric changes and on…
Preliminary analysis of the stability conditions in some sectors of the Castellana Caves
Local From 01/01/2004 to 31/10/2004
Background Evolution of cave and karst system occurs also by means of successive detachments of blocks from both the vault and the walls of the underground spaces. In show caves,…
RISK-Advanced Weather forecasting system to Advice on Risk Events and management
From 01/01/2004 to 31/12/2006
Background The RISK-AWARE project contributed to at fostering our collective ability to forecast the consequences of severe meteorological conditions, including high intensity and prolonged rainfall periods. For the purpose, geological/geomorphological models that…
Responding to the risks from climate change
European From 01/12/2003 to 31/12/2006
Background ‘Response’ (or ‘Responding to the risks from climate change’) is a three-year Project supported by the LIFE financial instrument of the European Community, completed in December 2006. The Project…
Karst ecosystems in Albania
Bilateral From 01/06/2002 to 30/11/2004
Background About 25% of Albania is interested by karst landscapes in both carbonates and evaporite rocks, with a variety of surface and subsurface landforms worth to be exploited. Despite their…
Debris fall assessment in mountain catchments for local end users
European From 04/04/2000 to 22/11/2002
Background Debris flows and rockfalls are a familiar hazard in European mountain areas and regularly cause loss of life, livelihood and property. Hazard assessment is therefore increasingly required in land…