Geomorfology

Traditional frontal teaching and practical test outside to carry out the geomechanical survey, with the support of multimedia material (slides projected during the lessons) and handouts. The teacher will explain to the students the procedures for calculating some topics of the program. Mandatory attendance.

If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote mode, the necessary changes with respect to what was previously stated may be introduced, in order to respect the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus.

Geomorphological hazard in a slope environment: Modeling of the slopes. Physical and chemical degradation processes; washout; mass movements. Evolution models of a slope. Soliflusso, soil creep, soil slip. Varnes classification. Recognition of the different kinematics on the basis of the morphological and morphometric characteristics of: detachment niche, sliding surface, accumulation body. Landslides in a coastal environment. The geomorphological hazard, basic concepts and application.

Geomorphological hazard in a river environment: The hydrological cycle at the slope and basin scale. Surface drainage and water and river erosion processes. Elements of surface hydrology. Hierarchy of the hydrographic network. Hydro-morphological hazard: river systems and flood geomorphology.

Geomorphological hazard in a karst environment: karst process. Hypogeal and epigeal karst morphology. Methods of circulation of groundwater in the karst environment.

1. CASTIGLIONI G.B.- Geomorfologia. UTET, Torino. 
2. PANIZZA M.- Geomorfologia. Pitagora Ed., Bologna.
3. MARCHETTI M. - Geomorfologia Fluviale. Pitagora Ed., Bologna

The final exam consists of an oral test and verification of learning of the topics covered in the practical tests performed during the course.

Verification of learning can also be carried out electronically, depending on health conditions and linked to Covid-19, in compliance with current University provisions.