Retreat of the Shoreline in the Gulf of Castellammare di Stabia (Gulf of Napoli, Southern Italy)

Research reveals that longshore sediment transport along the Gulf of Napoli's coast moves from northwest to southeast, significantly impacting shoreline dynamics. The study, integrating sedimentological and geomorphological analyses, shows that since 1871, the construction of Torre Annunziata harbour has trapped sediments, causing a notable retreat of the shoreline to the southeast. This process, combined with human interventions and limited sediment input from the Sarno River, has led to a marked rotation of the shoreline towards the east and an overall trend of regression. The study highlights how anthropogenic activities have altered both emerged and submerged beach morphologies, with direct consequences on the coastal physiographic unit.

Pecoraro, G., & Pennetta, M. (2024). Retreat of the Shoreline in the Gulf of Castellammare di Stabia (Gulf of Napoli, Southern Italy). Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 6, 39–64. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/eieges/v6/7142b