Innovative method for linking anthropisation process to vulnerability

An 800% increase in man-made infrastructures along the Amalfi Coast, particularly in Minori, has been linked to heightened vulnerability to debris flows. This finding emerges from a study comparing photogrammetric datasets from 1956 and 2017, which revealed that while terraced areas remained stable, their surroundings experienced significant anthropogenic changes. Researchers utilized digital elevation models, orthophotos, and the normalized remaining vegetation index to assess vulnerability. The study also employed object-based image analysis (OBIA) to extract terraced regions, providing a novel method for linking human modifications to environmental risks.

Capolupo, A., & Boccia, L. (2021). Innovative method for linking anthropisation process to vulnerability. World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 17(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1504/wrstsd.2021.114022