Climate change impacts on cultural heritage building foundations in Western Andalusia

Climate change is significantly impacting the foundations of heritage buildings in Western Andalusia, with temperature increases and drought leading to subsidence and shrinkage effects on surface clays. This study highlights how climate-related hazards, such as sea-level rise and coastal erosion, are threatening structures like the Church of the Sagrario in Seville and coastal castles such as Chipiona Castle and Utrera Castle. The research emphasizes the need for risk assessments to enhance disaster resilience in cultural heritage preservation. By analyzing these climate stressors, the study underscores the urgency of proactive measures to mitigate long-term damage to these iconic sites.

Morilla, A. J., Mascort-Albea, E. J., Romero-Hernández, R., & Soriano-Cuesta, C. (2022). Climate change impacts on cultural heritage building foundations in Western Andalusia. Geotechnical Engineering for the Preservation of Monuments and Historic Sites III, 1079–1087. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003308867-85