Geomorphological aspects, with environmental implications.

This chapter treats some applicational subjects) partly described in preceding chapters) with particular emphasis on geomorphological hazards due to both natural processes and human activities. The former essentially regard seismicity) subsidence) and fluvial and marine processes (flooding, beach erosion) storm surges). Risks due to antbropic activities are mainly linked to urban expansion) operations on watercourses and coastlines) quarrying, pumping of grounduiaters, and exploitation of hydrocarbon deposits.