Coastal Erosion and Flooding Threaten Low-Lying Coastal Tracts at Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy)

Low-lying coastal tracts in the eastern and northeastern sectors of Lipari, Italy—a UNESCO-listed Aeolian Island—face significant threats from coastal erosion and flooding, exacerbated by subsidence-induced local sea level rise. These narrow stretches are increasingly vulnerable to permanent inundation and beach loss, posing risks to the island's tourism-dependent economy. A multidisciplinary study employing remote sensing (aerophotogrammetry, UAV surveys, satellite data), offshore geophysical surveys (high-resolution multibeam bathymetry), and field observations reveals complex interactions between natural and anthropogenic factors in the long- and mid-term evolution of these coastal areas. The findings underscore the need for proactive management strategies to mitigate natural risks and adapt to future climate change impacts.

Romagnoli, C., Bosman, A., Casalbore, D., Anzidei, M., Doumaz, F., Bonaventura, F., Meli, M., & Verdirame, C. (2022). Coastal Erosion and Flooding Threaten Low-Lying Coastal Tracts at Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Italy). Remote Sensing, 14(13), 2960. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14132960