Francesca Filocamo

University of Molise

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Carmen Maria Rosskopf

University of Molise

Massimo Cesarano

Institute of Marine Science

Vincenzo Amato

University of Molise

Pietro P. C. Aucelli

Parthenope University of Naples

Natalia Leone

National Research Council

Santiago Giralt

Geociencias Barcelona

Vittoria Scorpio

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Paola Romano

University of Naples Federico II

Gianluigi Di Paola

University of Molise

Nicoletta Santangelo

University of Naples Federico II

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University of Naples Federico II

University of Molise

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Ambiente Italia (Italy)

Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia

Institut de physique du globe de Paris

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Sorbonne Paris Cité

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Université Paris Sciences et Lettres

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The geological heritage for the promotion and enhancement of a territory. A proposal of geological itineraries in the Matese area (Molise, Southern Italy)

Rendiconti online della Società Geologica Italiana (2019)

Francesca Filocamo Carmen Maria Rosskopf

Geosites are an essential part of the cultural heritage of a territory and can provide an important contribution to its promotion and enhancement. To this aim, based on the regional geosite inventory, several activities and initiatives have been carried out for the Molise territory. In the present paper, seven geo-itineraries are presented for the south-western sector of the Molise region, including the Matese Massif, aimed at the disclosure of its geoheritage to a non- scientific audience. The itineraries allow illustrating the most typical and representative geological aspects of this area by considering two different levels of knowledge/learning. They present, furthermore, multiple added interests allowing in this way a wider, integrated fruition of the cultural heritage and recreation opportunities. The itineraries proposal can support future actions aimed at geoheritage exploitation and contribute to the development of a sustainable tourism within the Molise territory.

Promotion (chess)

10.3301/rol.2019.64

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Geomorphology and tectonics of uplifted coasts: New chronostratigraphical constraints for the Quaternary evolution of Tyrrhenian North Calabria (southern Italy)

Geomorphology (2008)

Francesca Filocamo Paola Romano Valentino Di Donato P. Esposito Massimo Mattei

Neogene

River terraces

Early Pleistocene

Extensional tectonics

10.1016/j.geomorph.2008.10.011

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Quaternary Evolution of the Lower Calore and Middle Volturno Valleys (Southern Italy)

Water (2021)

Francesca Filocamo Natalia Leone Carmen Maria Rosskopf Vittoria Scorpio Santiago Giralt

The lower Calore and middle Volturno valleys preserve stratigraphical and morphological evidence and tephrostratigraphic markers particularly suitable for reconstructing the long-term geomorphological evolution of the central-southern Apennines. Aim of our study is to identify the main steps of the Quaternary landscape evolution of these valley systems and to improve knowledge about the relationships between fluvial processes and tectonics, volcanic activity, climatic and human influences. To this purpose, we carried out an integrated geomorphological and chrono-stratigraphical analysis of identified fluvial landforms and related deposits, integrated by 230Th/234U datings on travertines from the Telese Plain area. The study highlighted in particular: (1) fluvial sedimentation started in the Middle Pleistocene (~650 ka) within valleys that originated in the lower Pleistocene under the control of high-angle faults; (2) extensional tectonics acted during the Middle and Upper Pleistocene, driving the formation of the oldest fluvial terraces and alluvial fans, and persisted beyond the emplacement of the Campanian Ignimbrite pyroclastic deposits (~39 ka); and (3) from the late Upper Pleistocene onwards (<15 ka), the role of tectonics appears negligible, while climatic changes played a key role in the formation of three orders of valley floor terraces and the youngest alluvial fans.

Alluvial fan

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Extensional tectonics

River terraces

Early Pleistocene

10.3390/w13050741

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A Contribution to the Understanding of the Apennine Landscapes: the Potential Role of Molise Geosites

Geoheritage (2019)

Francesca Filocamo Carmen Maria Rosskopf Vincenzo Amato

Geotourism

Geodiversity

Historical geology

Landform

10.1007/s12371-019-00365-2

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Geomorphological map of the central sector of the Matese Mountains (Southern Italy): an example of complex landscape evolution in a Mediterranean mountain environment

Journal of Maps (2013)

Pietro P. C. Aucelli Massimo Cesarano Gianluigi Di Paola Francesca Filocamo Carmen Maria Rosskopf

A 1:28,000 scale geomorphological map of the central sector of the Matese Mountains (Southern Italy) is presented in this paper. Geomorphological investigation by means of remote sensing, cartographic analysis and field surveys allowed the identification of the main geomorphic processes and to map the related landforms which are both of monogenetic and polygenetic origin. Most of them are erosional landforms generated by the action of periglacial, glacial and karst processes which often occur under the control of the geological structure. Glacial relics and polygenetic landforms of glaciokarst and fluviokarst origin provide good evidence of the strong influence of variable climatic conditions on landform genesis during the Quaternary. They also highlight the influence of extensive tectonics during the Quaternary which caused progressive uplift, fragmentation and disarticulation of the developing mountainous landscape and its consequent polycyclic evolution. The map illustrates the geomorphologic peculiarities of the Mediterranean mountain landscape that typically characterizes the Apennine chain, and contributes to the understanding of its tectonic evolution and the influence of climate and climatic changes on landscape evolution. It further provides a basic map for land planning policy including the exploitation of the geological heritage and the development of sustainable mountain tourism and geo-tourism.

Landform

10.1080/17445647.2013.840054

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MoGeo, a Mobile Application to Promote Geotourism in Molise Region (Southern Italy)

Resources (2020)

Francesca Filocamo Gianluigi Di Paola Lino Mastrobuono Carmen Maria Rosskopf

Geotourism represents a powerful and new form of sustainable tourism that has rapidly expanded worldwide over the last decades. To promote it, the use of digital and geomatic tools is becoming of increasing importance. Especially mobile information represents one of the most efficient and smart ways to bring geotourism closer to a wide audience. This applies in particular to rural and inner areas, where the exploitation of geoheritage can represent a crucial resource for eco-friendly and sustainable tourism development. With the aim to promote geotourism on a regional scale, we have implemented a mobile devise application for Molise region, tested in the Alto Molise area. This application, called MoGeo App, aims at providing diversified geotourism information that combines geologic attractions (geosites and geologic itineraries) with other possible tourist attractions (other sites of natural and cultural interest), to respond to differentiated interests and needs of a wide audience. Besides geotourism purposes, the structure of MoGeo App can be used also for other purposes such as educational targets, by adapting contents and language. It appears to be a flexible, easily updatable digital tool, adaptable to various target groups, as well as other regional contexts, both inside and outside of Italy.

Geotourism

Geopark

Geomatics

Mobile apps

Geodiversity

10.3390/resources9030031

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Roman Builders Facing the Risk of Disaster: Coupling Archaeological and Geochemical Analyses on a Section of the ‘Aqua Augusta’ (the Roman Serino Aqueduct, Southern Italy)

Archaeometry (2018)

Francesca Filocamo Julie Carlut Hélène Dessales Pierre Bürckel Stephan Borensztajn

Four samples of carbonate sinters from two sites of the Roman Serino aqueduct were studied in order to better constrain the history of the aqueduct and to estimate to what extent natural hazards can be recorded in such deposits. Micromorphological observations, trace element, stable oxygen and carbon isotope analyses were performed on the samples. Together with new quantitative observations on the construction techniques of the aqueduct, our results highlight the imprint left by geological hazards on the Serino aqueduct. Damage, disruption, ground movement and a debris‐flow are evidenced.

Aqueduct

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Trace element

10.1111/arcm.12371

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The integrated exploitation of the geological heritage: a proposal of geotourist itineraries in the Alto Molise area (Italy)

Rendiconti online della Società Geologica Italiana (2015)

Francesca Filocamo Carmen Maria Rosskopf Vincenzo Amato Massimo Cesarano

Despite its small area, the Molise region is characterized by a high geodiversity and a considerable geological heritage, as highlighted by the recently completed regional geosite inventory. Especially its western, prevailingly mountainous portion is very rich in geosites and one of the most interesting sectors is the Alto Molise area which is characterized by a high tourism potential due especially to its considerable natural and cultural heritage.In order to valorize and promote the geological heritage of the Alto Molise area and contribute to the development of a sustainable and qualified tourism in Molise region, we have developed five geotourist itineraries. These itineraries, two of them will be presented in this paper, allow the integrated visit of selected geosites and valuable natural and cultural sites, and are illustrated by specific informative material (itinerary maps, cards, etc.) so as to be enjoyable even by a non-scientific audience.The proposed integrated exploitation of geological, natural and cultural heritage may provide a valid model also for the promotion of the geological heritage of other sectors of the Molise region.

10.3301/rol.2015.11

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A Step towards a Sustainable Tourism in Apennine Mountain Areas: A Proposal of Geoitinerary across the Matese Mountains (Central-Southern Italy)

Geosciences (2022)

Francesca Filocamo Carmen Maria Rosskopf Vincenzo Amato Massimo Cesarano

The Apennine mountain areas suffer progressive abandonment and marginality, although being characterized by an extraordinary richness in natural and cultural resources, and landscapes of great beauty. Therefore, their natural heritage, and especially their geoheritage, tranformed into geotourism initiatives, can represent an essential resource to support local economy andsustainable development. The present study illustrates the case of Matese Mountains (Southern Apennines), particularly rich in protected areas, including the Matese National Park currently taking off, which is characterized by a rich geoheritage, based on 59 geosites. Among these geosites, examining the specially built geosite GIS database, 16 geosites were selected to construct a geoitinerary crossing the Matese Mountains. The geoitinerary was delineated to optimally represent the major geomorphological and geological (especially geohistorical) features of the Matese area. The selected geosites were associated to a new procedure to assess their Scientific Value (SV) and Potential Tourism Use (PTU), and to confirm their suitability for the purpose. To illustrate the geoitinerary, a geoitinerary map, and illustration material such as descriptive cards were produced. As an overall result, the proposed geoitinerary represents a valuable contribution for the geotourism promotion of the Matese Mountains on which to base future studies and initiatives in this perspective.

Geotourism

Geodiversity

Geopark

Visitor pattern

Abandonment (legal)

Natural heritage

10.3390/geosciences12020100

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The promotion of geotourism in protected areas: a proposal of itinerary through the Matese Massif (Campania and Molise regions, Italy).

EGUGA (2016)

Carmen Maria Rosskopf Francesca Filocamo Vincenzo Amato Massimo Cesarano