Application of Innovative Geophysical Techniques in Coastal Areas

Coastal and transitional areas represent highly dynamic, quickly-changing environments. These areas are subject to multiple interactions which the marine-land-fluvial systems processes. Different types of processes such as the coastal erosion, the sea water intrusion, the pollution and the sediment transport affect these areas. Geophysical surveys permit to improve the understanding of these phenomena and consequently, to assess the vulnerability and the potential of the coastal zone. The development of geophysical models integrated into management coastal system is the key to achieve reliable prediction model. Moreover, coastal areas are among the most populated and urbanized areas. For these reasons the application of geophysical minimally invasive methods, such as seismic and geoelectric techniques, is the most appropriate tool to track underground geology and to collect data on land-sea transitional zone.