Vertical ground movements in the Polish and Lithuanian Baltic coastal area as measured by satellite interferometry

The article contains results obtained from realization of the Polish and Lithuanian Baltic case study within the EU – FP 7 SubCoast project, which one of the primary aims was analysis of vertical ground movements, potentially causing geohazards in the coastal areas. To reach this goal Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data were obtained. For the Polish and Lithuanian Baltic coast ERS archive radar data were processed in order to provide Permanent Scatterer (PSInSAR, PSI) results that were then used to create the new innovative product – Dynamic DEM (DDEM). The deformation model defined by the SubCoast project normally needs to be created by merging InSAR, satellite navigation (GNSS), optical leveling and/or gravimetry measurements. Elaboration of DDEM enables more effective comparison between PS and tectonic features. Comparison of PS time series with groundwater changes shows a direct correlation, confirming impact of groundwater on subsidence or uplift of the ground surface. The results of the geological interpretation demonstrated that the examples of movements detected by PSI include subsidence linked to deformation of engineering constructions, compaction of organic or weak soils, and eolian accumulation or deflation processes of the sand dunes. For the Polish and Lithuanian coasts most of the area proved to be stable, nevertheless some local deviations up to –15 mm per year of movement were found.

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Utilization of the satellite radar data employing Offset Tracking algorithm for glacier velocity detection: a case study in the northern part of Antarctic Peninsula and James Ross Island

Geoscience Research Reports ◽

10.3140/zpravy.geol.2020.11 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 89-95

Author(s):

Kateřina Fárová

Keyword(s):

Antarctic Peninsula ◽

Radar Data ◽

Tracking Algorithm ◽

James Ross Island ◽

Satellite Radar ◽

Glacier Velocity ◽

Offset Tracking

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Impact of radar data assimilation on simulations of precipitable water with the Harmonie model: A case study over Cyprus

Atmospheric Research ◽

10.1016/j.atmosres.2021.105473 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 253 ◽

pp. 105473

Author(s):

Serguei Ivanov ◽

Silas Michaelides ◽

Igor Ruban ◽

Demetris Charalambous ◽

Filippos Tymvios

Keyword(s):

Data Assimilation ◽

Precipitable Water ◽

Radar Data ◽

Radar Data Assimilation

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Wavelet analysis of remote sensing and discharge data for understanding vertical ground movements in sandy and clayey terrains of the Po Delta area (Northern Italy)

Journal of Hydrology ◽

10.1016/j.jhydrol.2017.05.017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 550 ◽

pp. 386-398 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eleonora Vitagliano ◽

Rosa Di Maio ◽

Nicola Scafetta ◽

Domenico Calcaterra ◽

Davide Zanchettin

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Wavelet Analysis ◽

Northern Italy ◽

Discharge Data ◽

Delta Area ◽

Ground Movements ◽

Vertical Ground ◽

Po Delta

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Modelling morphological changes of beach and dune induced by storm on the Southern Baltic coast using XBeach (case study: Dziwnow Spit)

Journal of Coastal Research ◽

10.2112/si65-114.1 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 65 ◽

pp. 672-677 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Natalia Bugajny ◽

Kazimierz Furmańczyk ◽

Joanna Dudzińska-Nowak ◽

Barbara Paplińska-Swerpel

Keyword(s):

Morphological Changes ◽

Baltic Coast ◽

Southern Baltic

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Seismic solutions utilizing existing in-mine infrastructure for mineral exploration: A case study from Maseve platinum mine, South Africa

The Leading Edge ◽

10.1190/tle41010054.1 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 54-61

Author(s):

Moyagabo K. Rapetsoa ◽

Musa S. D. Manzi ◽

Mpofana Sihoyiya ◽

Michael Westgate ◽

Phumlani Kubeka ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Seismic Data ◽

Mineral Exploration ◽

Ground Surface ◽

Seismic Survey ◽

Noisy Environment ◽

Borehole Data ◽

Passive Seismic ◽

Below Ground

We demonstrate the application of seismic methods using in-mine infrastructure such as exploration tunnels to image platinum deposits and geologic structures using different acquisition configurations. In 2020, seismic experiments were conducted underground at the Maseve platinum mine in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa. These seismic experiments were part of the Advanced Orebody Knowledge project titled “Developing technologies that will be used to obtain information ahead of the mine face.” In these experiments, we recorded active and passive seismic data using surface nodal arrays and an in-mine seismic land streamer. We focus on analyzing only the in-mine active seismic portion of the survey. The tunnel seismic survey consisted of seven 2D profiles in exploration tunnels, located approximately 550 m below ground surface and a few meters above known platinum deposits. A careful data-processing approach was adopted to enhance high-quality reflections and suppress infrastructure-generated noise. Despite challenges presented by the in-mine noisy environment, we successfully imaged the platinum deposits with the aid of borehole data and geologic models. The results open opportunities to adapt surface-based geophysical instruments to address challenging in-mine environments for mineral exploration.

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Ripples, transverse aeolian ridges, and dark‐toned sand dunes on Mars: A case study in Terra Sabaea

Journal of Geophysical Research Planets ◽

10.1029/2021je006953 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Y. Lu ◽

K. S. Edgett ◽

Y. Z. Wu

Keyword(s):

Sand Dunes

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Budget of the eolian sand transport on the sandy barrier beach (a case study of the Łeba Barrier, southern Baltic coast, Poland)

Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie ◽

10.1127/zfg/45/2001/55 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 55-79

Author(s):

Mieczysław Borówka II ◽

Karol Rotnicki

Keyword(s):

Sand Transport ◽

Barrier Beach ◽

Baltic Coast ◽

Eolian Sand ◽

Southern Baltic

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Ancient Coastal Changes Due to Ground Movements and Human Interventions in the Roman Portus Julius (Pozzuoli Gulf, Italy): Results from Photogrammetric and Direct Surveys

Water ◽

10.3390/w12030658 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 658 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Pietro P. C. Aucelli ◽

Gaia Mattei ◽

Claudia Caporizzo ◽

Aldo Cinque ◽

Salvatore Troisi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sea Level ◽

3D Model ◽

First Century ◽

Structural Elements ◽

Sea Levels ◽

Ground Movements ◽

Vertical Ground ◽

Coastal Changes ◽

Fish Tank ◽

The Military

This research aims to evaluate the amount of vertical ground movements during Roman times inside the archaeological area of Portus Julius (Gulf of Pozzuoli) using high-precision surveys on the most reliable archaeological sea-level markers. Measuring the submersion of ancient floors, structural elements belonging to a former fish tank, and several roman pilae, two different relative sea levels (RSLs), related to the beginning and the end of the first century BCE, respectively, −4.7/−5.20 m and −3.10 m MSL (mean sea level), were detected. A photogrammetric survey was carried out in order to produce a 3D model of the fish tank. The results in terms of the RSL variations have enabled us to reconstruct a morpho-evolution of the ancient coastal sector during the last 2.1 kyBP. At the beginning of the first century BCE, the area was characterized by a sheltered gulf with numerous maritime villae located along the coast. In 37 BCE, the construction of the military harbour of Portus Julius strongly modified the paleogeography of the sector, which was also affected by a prevailing subsidence at least until the end of the first century BCE (year 12 BCE), when the port was converted into a commercial hub.

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