Soil erosion risk scenarios in the Mediterranean environment using RUSLE and GIS: An application model for Calabria (southern Italy)

• Published in: Geomorphology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Vol. 112; no. 3; pp. 228 - 245
• Main Authors: Terranova, O., Antronico, L., Coscarelli, R., Iaquinta, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 15.11.2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: Areal geology; Areal geology. Maps; Calabria; Earth sciences; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; Forest fire; Geologic maps, cartography; Geomorphology, landform evolution; Land management; Marine and continental quaternary; Mediterranean environment; RUSLE; Scenario; Soil erosion; Surficial geology; Calabria Italy; Southern Europe; Italy; Europe; MED, Italy; MED, Italy, Calabria; Italy, Calabria; Calabria; RUSLE; Soil erosion; Land management; Forest fire; Mediterranean environment; Scenario; rainfall; maps; erodibility; geographic information systems; rain water; forests; planning; fires; land use; management; Mediterranean zone; digital terrain models; spatial resolution; soil erosion; soils; landform evolution; land cover

Soil erosion by water (WSE) has become a relevant issue at the Mediterranean level. In particular, natural conditions and human impact have made the Calabria (southern Italy) particularly prone to intense WSE. The purpose of this investigation is to identify areas highly affected by WSE in Calabria...