Christchurch City Council requested GNS Science to carry out geomorphic mapping of the near-surface materials and processes present in the Port Hills of Christchurch. The purpose of this work is to provide information relating to near-surface geological materials ...

This study attempts to delineate the late Quaternary morphotectonic evolution of the coastal zone of southern Lesvos Island (NE Aegean Sea) on the basis of detailed field mapping of different sea level indicators.

<p>At a newly discovered archaeological site at Aghios Taxiarches in Northern Euboea, two votive inscribed stelae were found in 2001 together with hellenistic pottery next to ancient wall ruins on a steep and high rocky slope. Based on the inscriptions and ...

This paper reports briefly all the information reported in related papers for the Vaiont landslide, referring to the geological studies, to the chronology of events before 9th October 1963 and to the different interpretations of the landslide triggering and ...

The importance of soil protection is internationally recognised as soils are vital non-renewable resources that are increasingly under pressure. This study aims to develop a monitoring system for Alpine soils based on soil-landscape relationships and geomorphological ...

Site-specific information about the level of protection that mountain forests provide is often not available for large regions. Information regarding rockfalls is especially scarce. The most efficient way to obtain information about rockfall activity and the ...