Team:

DEL MONTE Maurizio
DELLA SETA Marta
PIACENTINI Daniela
PICA Alessia
TROIANI Francesco
VERGARI Francesca

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We analyse Earth surface processes and landforms with the principal aim of studying the geomorphological processes connected with tectonics and degradation, as well as the impact of human activities both in natural and urbanized environments.

We use field survey, geomorphological mapping, remote sensing techniques and terrain analysis. We plan and carry out monitoring of the effects of erosion processes at both catchment and hillslope scale; we develop numerical landscape evolution models, GIS-supported geomorphological, geomorphometric and hazard analyses in both natural and urban environments, also obtaining information on the response of geomorphological processes to climate change and active tectonics.

We also study and implement strategies to exploit and enhance geodiversity and geomorphological heritage, also through multidisciplinary approaches.

The research group's activity is evidenced by national and international awards and funding, numerous publications in high-impact international peer-reviewed scientific journals and communications at major international conferences.