Characteristics and coastal effects of a destructive marine storm in the Gulf of Naples (southern Italy)

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Destructive marine storms bring large waves and unusually high surges of water to coastal areas, resulting in significant damages and economic loss. This study analyses the characteristics of a destructive marine storm on the strongly inhabited coastal area of Gulf of Naples, along the Italian coasts of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This is highly vulnerable to marine storms due to the accelerated relative sea level rise trend and the increased anthropogenic impact on the coastal area. The marine storm, which occurred on 28 December 2020, was analyzed through an unstructured wind-wave coupled model that takes into account the main marine weather components of the coastal setup. The model, validated with in situ data, allowed the establishment of threshold values for the most significant marine and atmospheric parameters (i.e., wind intensity and duration) beyond which an event can produce destructive effects. Finally, a first assessment of the return period of this event was evaluated using local press reports on damage to urban furniture and port infrastructures.

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Mattei, G., Di Luccio, D., Benassai, G., Anfuso, G., Budillon, G., & Aucelli, P. (2021). Characteristics and coastal effects of a destructive marine storm in the Gulf of Naples (southern Italy). Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 21(12), 3809–3825. https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-21-3809-2021

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