Geomorphological and Structural Assessment of the Coastal Area of Capo Faro Promontory, NE Salina (Aeolian Islands, Italy)

Capo Faro Promontory, located in Salina (Aeolian Islands, southern Italy), is a popular summer destination due to its volcanic morphologies, seaside, and enogastronomy. A flat area, right behind the scarp edge of coastal cliff, hosts Estate, one most renowned vineyards residences on Island. The promontory has been characterised terms geomorphological features. Remote sensing analysis, after nadir off–nadir UAV flights, supports field activities explore hazard which area subjected. In particular, cliff turns out be affected by rapid retreat inducing landslides. Therefore, investigated through detailed stratigraphic structural survey. Using generated high–resolution Digital Elevation Model, bathymetric–topographic profiles were extracted along coastline facing cliff. thickness deposits was evaluated obtain geological model it. main rock mass discontinuities have define features affecting stability wall. obtained results prove contribution such research fundamental planning risk mitigation measures.