"SINKHOLES: from susceptibility to risk evaluation and mapping"
at EGU General Assembly (Vienna, 22-27 April 2012)
Session Description
Sinkholes are widespread in many countries of the world, in several geological and morphological settings, affecting distinct lithotypes either in the detrital cover sequences or in bedrock outcrops. In particular, some phenomena develop in geomorphological context characterized by plain areas and notable detrital coverages, either made of sediments or colluvial or residual terrains, thick even tens to hundreds of meters. In some cases, the genetic mechanisms are poorly understood; they can be quite complex and appear not directly connected with classical karstic processes. The recent urban development and the increasing need of spaces for infrastructures in areas potentially affected by sinkholes require a better comprehension in terms of related susceptibility, hazard and risk.
The session aims to stimulate the discussion on the state-of-the-art of the studies on the mentioned topic, with special regard to sinkholes in plain not-karstic areas. Analyses of genetic mechanisms, methodological examples of investigation, and case studies are welcome, as well as description of techniques for evaluating susceptibility, hazard and risk.
Note: A selection of studies presented at this session will be considered for publication in a special issue of a relevant international journal.
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The deadline for the submission of Abstracts is 17 January 2012.
Further information about the EGU General Assembly 2012 can be found at: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2012/home.html, and information about EGU itself can be found at http://www.egu.eu
In case any technical questions arise, please contact us at egu2012@copernicus.org
For any questions relevant to the Session organization please do not hesitate to contact me
We hope to see you in Vienna!
http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2012/sessionprogramme/NH#NH8
choose Session NH8.6, and press "Abstract submission"
The deadline for the submission of Abstracts is 17 January 2012.
Further information about the EGU General Assembly 2012 can be found at: http://meetings.copernicus.org/egu2012/home.html, and information about EGU itself can be found at http://www.egu.eu
In case any technical questions arise, please contact us at egu2012@copernicus.org
For any questions relevant to the Session organization please do not hesitate to contact me
We hope to see you in Vienna!
Mario Parise <m.parise@ba.irpi.cnr.it>