From traditional to modern ‘full coverage’ geomorphological mapping: a study case in the Chienti river basin (Marche region, central Italy)

The present work contributes to the process of modernization traditional geomorphological mapping, a fundamental tool for assessment hazard degree natural processes planning, works and infrastructures. Starting from detailed survey through elaborations in GIS environment, this paper presents multiscalar cartography model, characterized by ‘full coverage’ representation landforms. These characteristics make it possible upscale or downscale landforms use different information levels created hierarchical form. test site experimentation is located on Adriatic side central Italy represented small catchment, about 13 km2 large. All features have been organized as elements attributes within digital layers, following structured Digital Terrain Model derived LiDAR; new product here proposed also web-browser version.