Geomorphological hazards in the Mugello Valley (Tuscany, Italy)

Abstract

This work synthesises the results obtained from a series of researches carried out during the last decade in the Mugello valley, highly representative of a particular environmental situation very frequent in the interapenninic areas of peninsular Italy. After a description of the climatic, geological, historical and social-economic characteristics of the area, the authors analyse and evaluate the different aspects of geomorphological hazards (soil erosion, mass movements, river dynamics) partly dependent on the recent development of the agricultural and industrial economy.