Multiscale reconstruction of natural and archaeological underwater landscape by optical and acoustic sensors

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This research aims to present new data regarding the relative sea-level variations and related morpho-evolutive trends of Naples coast since the mid-Holocene, by interpreting several geomorphological and historical elements. The geomorphological analysis, which was applied to the emerged and submerged sector between Chiaia plain and Pizzofalcone promontory, took into account a dataset that is mainly composed of: measurements from direct surveys; bibliographic data from geological studies; historical sources; ancient pictures and maps; high-resolution digital terrain model (DTM) from Lidar; and, geo-acoustic and optical data from marine surveys off Castel dell’ Ovo carried out by using an USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle). The GIS analysis of those data combined with iconographic researches allowed for reconstructing the high-resolution geomorphological map and three new palaeoenvironmental scenarios of the study area during the Holocene, deriving from the evaluation of the relative sea-level changes and vertical ground movements of volcano-tectonic origin affecting the coastal sector in the same period. In particular, three different relative sea-level stands were identified, dated around 6.5, 4.5, and 2.0 ky BP, respectively at +7, −5, and −3 m MSL, due to the precise mapping of several paleo-shore platforms that were ordered based on the altimetry and dated thanks to archaeological and geological interpretations.

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New Geomorphological and Historical Elements on Morpho-Evolutive Trends and Relative Sea-Level Changes of Naples Coast in the Last 6000 Years

Mattei

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“…In this study, the pilae protecting the embankments of Portus Julius were used as SLIP (sensu Shennan et al [70]) by detecting the concrete change (i.e., the limit between the areas in hydraulic concrete and the areas in concrete totally laid in a subaerial environment) (Figure 4) [16,88].…”

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“…Consequently, by correcting this measurement with respect to the functional clearance, a SLIP (RSL) at −4.70/−5.20 m MSL was deduced. This amount of submersion The photogrammetric 3D model of the surveyed fish tank was obtained in three two steps [88]:…”

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Ancient Coastal Changes Due to Ground Movements and Human Interventions in the Roman Portus Julius (Pozzuoli Gulf, Italy): Results from Photogrammetric and Direct Surveys

Mattei

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This research aims to evaluate the amount of vertical ground movements during Roman times inside the archaeological area of Portus Julius (Gulf of Pozzuoli) using high-precision surveys on the most reliable archaeological sea-level markers. Measuring the submersion of ancient floors, structural elements belonging to a former fish tank, and several roman pilae, two different relative sea levels (RSLs), related to the beginning and the end of the first century BCE, respectively, −4.7/−5.20 m and −3.10 m MSL (mean sea level), were detected. A photogrammetric survey was carried out in order to produce a 3D model of the fish tank. The results in terms of the RSL variations have enabled us to reconstruct a morpho-evolution of the ancient coastal sector during the last 2.1 kyBP. At the beginning of the first century BCE, the area was characterized by a sheltered gulf with numerous maritime villae located along the coast. In 37 BCE, the construction of the military harbour of Portus Julius strongly modified the paleogeography of the sector, which was also affected by a prevailing subsidence at least until the end of the first century BCE (year 12 BCE), when the port was converted into a commercial hub.

“…In the case of a high coastal sector located within an active volcanic area, under conditions of general sea-level stability or slow sea-level rise, a morpho-evolutive cycle with variable duration will produce the formation of a first-order shore platform that can be abruptly interrupted by local vertical ground movements (VGMs) and volcanic activity, responsible for the end of this first geomorphological cycle and the beginning of a new one (Aucelli et al, 2019(Aucelli et al, , 2020Cinque et al, 2011). The high erosion rates characterizing rocky cliffs and the presence of numerous relict submerged platforms are an issue of considerable importance in the framework of coastal vulnerability studies of densely populated areas regarding the determination of risk and safety assessment (Mattei, Aucelli, Caporizzo, Rizzo, & Pappone, 2020;Mattei, Troisi, et al, 2019;Rizzo, Aucelli, Gracia, & Anfuso, 2018;Rizzo, Vandelli, Buhagiar, Micallef, & Soldati, 2020).…”

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Geomorphometric analysis of the natural and anthropogenic seascape of Naples (Italy): A high‐resolution morpho‐bathymetric survey

Martino

et al. 2021

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