156 projects found
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…