Catastrophic failures of impoundment structures in Italy have resulted in significant loss of life and environmental damage. The Vajont Dam disaster, for example, serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences... Read more »
The Italian peninsula, situated in a complex geological setting, experiences a range of natural hazards. These include seismic activity leading to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions from active and dormant volcanoes like Etna and... Read more »
A major maritime accident involving a passenger vessel from Italy can have profound consequences. The sinking of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Isola del Giglio in 2012 serves as a... Read more »