Coastal vulnerability assessment along the north-eastern sector of Gozo Island (Malta, Mediterranean Sea)

摘要: The coastal landscape of the Maltese Islands is result long-term evolution, influenced by tectonics, geomorphological processes, and sea level oscillations. Due to their geological setting, islands are particularly prone marine-related gravity-induced exacerbated climate change. This study aligns different concepts into a relatively concise expedient methodology for overall vulnerability assessment, taking NE sector Gozo Island as test case. Geomorphological investigation, integrated with analysis marine geophysical data, enabled characterization dynamics, identifying this stretch coast being potentially hazardous. area features high economic value derived from tourist mining activities natural protected areas, that altogether not only make major concern but also task assessing it complex. Before introducing proposed an in-depth revision concept provided. evaluation was carried out using set key indicators related local land use, anthropic assets, activities, social issues. Results show most critical areas located east Marsalforn including Ramla Bay, important attraction hosting largest sandy beach in Gozo. method combines physical exposure index. It proves be cost effective data management processing suitable identification assessment consequences climate- such erosion, landslides rise.