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ROCKFALLS OCCURRED IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF DELPHI, GREECE (2010)

In the present investigation, the safety of the northern slope of Delphi‟s archaeological site in Greece was investigated against rockfalls. The area consists of limestone lying over flysch. Three
possible rockfall rebound tracks, passing through the ancient stadium, and the theatre, were studied for different rock dimensions and tracks resulting that the more dangerous and difficult in retention rockfall track is that which crosses the stadium. The use of barriers was investigated accepting, finally, that a 2.5m-high metallic barrier could be installed along the northern steep slope for the protection of the archaeological site.
Reference:
8th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin, Patras 2010
Organization:
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Geology, Lab. of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Greece
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