The first ultra-high resolution Digital Terrain Model of the shallow-water sector around Lipari Island (Aeolian Islands, Italy)

A groundbreaking ultra-high resolution Digital Terrain Model (DTM) of the shallow-water sector around Lipari Island, part of Italy's UNESCO-listed Aeolian Islands, reveals intricate volcanic, erosive-depositional, and anthropic features previously unseen in such detail. This first-of-its-kind multibeam bathymetric survey, covering depths from 0.1 to 150 meters, provides unprecedented insights into the island's shallow seafloor morphology, complementing existing data collected at greater depths (100–1300 meters). The resulting maps, with resolutions of 0.1 to 0.5 meters, highlight the dynamic nature of this active volcanic area and identify potential geohazard factors in shallow waters, offering critical implications for coastal management and hazard assessment.

Bosman, A., Casalbore, D., Anzidei, M., Muccini, F., Carmisciano, C., & Chiocci, F. L. (2015). The first ultra-high resolution Digital Terrain Model of the shallow-water sector around Lipari Island (Aeolian Islands, Italy). Annals of Geophysics, 58(2), S0218. https://doi.org/10.4401/ag-6746