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GEOMORPHOLOGICAL AND GEOARCHAEOLOGICAL ELEMENTS AS GEOINDICATORS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RECENT VERTICAL MOTIONS ALONG THE CAMPANIA COASTLAND

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Geomorphological and geoarchaeological elements as geoindicators for the evaluation of recent vertical motions along the campania coastland. Analyze recent vertical motions on the Campania coastland using geomorphological and geoarchaeological geoindicators. Explore coastal changes and land dynamics.

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This review is based solely on the provided title, as the abstract was not supplied. The title, "GEOMORPHOLOGICAL AND GEOARCHAEOLOGICAL ELEMENTS AS GEOINDICATORS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RECENT VERTICAL MOTIONS ALONG THE CAMPANIA COASTLAND," immediately suggests a highly relevant and interdisciplinary study. The use of both geomorphological and geoarchaeological evidence offers a robust approach to reconstructing past land-sea level changes and tectonic/volcanic activity, which is particularly crucial for active coastal regions. The Campania Coastland, known for its complex geological setting including active volcanism (e.g., Phlegraean Fields, Vesuvius) and historical seismicity, makes this an area where understanding recent vertical motions is of paramount importance for hazard assessment, land-use planning, and cultural heritage preservation. From the title alone, the paper promises to contribute significantly to our understanding of coastal dynamics in a geologically active and densely populated region. The chosen proxies, geomorphological features (e.g., raised beaches, marine terraces, drowned valleys) and geoarchaeological remains (e.g., ancient port structures, fishponds, coastal settlements now above or below modern sea level), are well-established and powerful indicators of relative sea-level changes driven by vertical land movements. The focus on "recent" motions implies a study within the Holocene epoch, potentially extending into historical times, which is the most critical timescale for assessing present-day hazards and future trends in coastal evolution. However, without the abstract, it is impossible to evaluate the specific objectives, methodologies employed, key findings, or the novelty of the research. Crucial details such as the specific geomorphological features analyzed, the archaeological sites investigated, the dating methods used (e.g., radiocarbon, OSL, archaeological stratigraphy), the spatial and temporal resolution of the data, and the quantitative rates of vertical motion derived are all unknown. While the topic is intrinsically interesting and important, the scientific rigor, the quality of the data, and the ultimate contribution to existing knowledge cannot be assessed without these fundamental components of the study.

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