SABMAR
Seismic lines between Monfalcone and Lignano for the morpho-sedimentological characterisation of the coastal seabed and sandy deposits.
The project focuses on the characterisation of sedimentary bodies deposited in the marine environment since the last Holocene transgression along the Friuli Venezia Giulia coast, between Monfalcone and Lignano. This area represents a dynamic land-sea transition system, where the Friuli Plain connects to the sea through low-lying coasts and complex environments, such as the mouths of the Isonzo and Tagliamento rivers, and the Grado and Marano Lagoon.
The research aims to identify and map sandy coastal deposits using a multidisciplinary approach. This includes the analysis of high-resolution seismic surveys to reconstruct the seismo-stratigraphic architecture and spatial distribution of the sedimentary bodies, integrated with information on sediment texture to define the physical characteristics of the deposits. These elements contribute to developing a model of the morpho-sedimentary evolution of the marine coastal system in response to sea level variations and fluvial inputs.
The results of these investigations will provide tools to improve understanding of the geological processes of the marine coastal environment and support sustainable coastal management.