Geomorphological analysis and landslide susceptibility assessment of the Valcarene drainage basin (Elba Island, Northern Tyrrhenian Sea)

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ID21785907
AuthorsPasquale Marrese (Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército), Giorgio Paglia (0000-0003-4281-4988, University of Chieti-Pescara), Marcello Buccolini (0000-0002-3880-1298, University of Chieti-Pescara), Lucrezia Lorenzetti (Specim (Finland)), Vania Mancinelli (0000-0001-6594-828X, University of Chieti-Pescara), Alessandro Di Meo (0009-0009-3038-2787, University of Chieti-Pescara), Giampiero D'Onofrio (0009-0001-6219-6251, University of Chieti-Pescara), Cecilia Luciani (0009-0001-3799-2651, University of Chieti-Pescara), Michela Marinozzi (0009-0007-4069-8836, University of Chieti-Pescara), Michele Roselli (0009-0001-2695-1678, University of Chieti-Pescara), Giovanni Santucci (0000-0001-8238-026X, University of Chieti-Pescara), Christian Valvano (0009-0007-4587-6064, University of Chieti-Pescara), Enrico Miccadei (0000-0003-2114-2940, University of Chieti-Pescara, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume22
Issue1
Publication date2026-12-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Maps (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1744-5647 • E-ISSN: 1744-5647
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17445647.2026.2632459
OpenAlexW7130544907
LanguageEN
References cited83

This paper presents a geomorphological analysis and landslide susceptibility assessment of the Valcarene drainage basin (Elba Island, Northern Tyrrhenian Sea). Morphometric analysis, geomorphological field mapping, and landslide susceptibility evaluation were carried out supported by literature data and GIS-based techniques. Field mapping was performed by students of the ‘Applied Geomorphological Field Survey & GIS' course (Master's Degree in Geological Sciences and Technologies of Earth and Planets - University ‘G. d'Annunzio’ of Chieti-Pescara). Landslide susceptibility was assessed using a heuristic approach. Eight landslide controlling parameters were weighted based on expert judgement and combined via cartographic overlay process, to produce the final five-level susceptibility map (from Very low to Very high). This study emphasizes the educational value of experiential learning in geo-hydrological hazards-oriented activities, equipping students with pratical methodologies. Moreover, it provides insights for local administrations and decision-makers for proper territorial planning, as well as a useful basis for further scientific studies and research

Drainage · Drainage basin · Landslide · Landslide classification · Structural basin · earthquake and tectonic studies · Landslides and related hazards · Marine and environmental studies

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