Geomorphology of the historic centre of the Urbs (Rome, Italy)

Authors:Vergari, FrancescaMarco Luberti, GianPica, AlessiaDel Monte, Maurizio

Source:JOURNAL OF MAPS

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DOI:10.1080/17445647.2020.1761465

Published:2020

Document Type:Article; Early Access

Abstract:Based on long-lasting multidisciplinary and multitemporal investigations, in 2016 the first geomorphological map of the central area of Rome was presented. It introduced innovative solutions for cartographic restitution of urban landforms. Under this work, the urban geomorphological analysis delved deeper, because the study focused on the smaller area of the Urbs, the ancient city centre that has been modified by human activities over millennia. The main goal of the new study was to verify if the 1:5000 scale survey could allow to improve the legend symbols, in order to better represent landforms from natural and anthropogenic processes in urban environment. Since the map scale was doubled compared with the previous and consequently the map area available was four times bigger, we were able to provide much more details. Moreover, results better highlighted the applicative significance of urban geomorphological maps as complementary tool for the assessment of natural hazards and risks.

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Reprint Address:Pica, A (corresponding author), Univ Roma La Sapienza, Dipartimento Sci Terra, Pzzle A Moro, I-00185 Rome, Italy.

Addresses:[Vergari, Francesca; Pica, Alessia; Del Monte, Maurizio] Univ Roma La Sapienza, Dipartimento Sci Terra, Pzzle A Moro, I-00185 Rome, Italy. [Marco Luberti, Gian] ISPRA, Rome, Italy.

E-mail Addresses:alessia.pica@uniroma1.it

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