Geomorphological map of the central sector of the Matese Mountains (Southern Italy)
An example of complex landscape evolution in a Mediterranean mountain environment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16841100 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pietro P C Aucelli (0000-0002-8855-6171, Parthenope University of Naples), Mario Cesarano (0000-0002-8578-0557, University of Molise), Gianluigi Di Paola (0000-0003-4328-1167, University of Molise), F Filocamo (0000-0001-5882-1854, University of Molise, corresponding author), Carmen M Rosskopf (0000-0002-5427-5128, University of Molise) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 604-616 |
| Publication date | 2013-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Maps (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-5647 • E-ISSN: 1744-5647 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17445647.2013.840054 |
| OpenAlex | W2008146086 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 10 |
A 1:28,000 scale geomorphological map of the central sector of the Matese Mountains (Southern Italy) is presented in this paper. Geomorphological investigation by means of remote sensing, cartographic analysis and field surveys allowed the identification of the main geomorphic processes and to map the related landforms which are both of monogenetic and polygenetic origin. Most of them are erosional landforms generated by the action of periglacial, glacial and karst processes which often occur under the control of the geological structure. Glacial relics and polygenetic landforms of glaciokarst and fluviokarst origin provide good evidence of the strong influence of variable climatic conditions on landform genesis during the Quaternary. They also highlight the influence of extensive tectonics during the Quaternary which caused progressive uplift, fragmentation and disarticulation of the developing mountainous landscape and its consequent polycyclic evolution. The map illustrates the geomorphologic peculiarities of the Mediterranean mountain landscape that typically characterizes the Apennine chain, and contributes to the understanding of its tectonic evolution and the influence of climate and climatic changes on landscape evolution. It further provides a basic map for land planning policy including the exploitation of the geological heritage and the development of sustainable mountain tourism and geo-tourism. © 2013 Copyright Francesca Filocamo
Archaeology · Earth science · Geography · Geomorphology · Glacial period · Karst · Landform · Mediterranean climate · Physical geography · Quaternary · Tectonics · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · Karst Systems and Hydrogeology · Landslides and related hazards · Geology · Paleontology
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| Citations per year | 0.3 |
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| Citation span | 2016 - 2023 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |