Impacts of Medicanes on Geomorphology and Infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Case of Medicane Ianos and the Ionian Islands in Western Greece
Author:
Diakakis Michalis1ORCID, Mavroulis Spyridon1ORCID, Filis Christos1, Lozios Stylianos1ORCID, Vassilakis Emmanuel2ORCID, Naoum Giorgos3, Soukis Konstantinos1ORCID, Konsolaki Aliki2ORCID, Kotsi Evelina1ORCID, Theodorakatou Dimitra1, Skourtsos Emmanuel1, Kranis Haralambos1ORCID, Gogou Marilia1ORCID, Spyrou Nafsika Ioanna1, Katsetsiadou Katerina-Navsika1, Lekkas Efthymios1
Affiliation:
1. Department of Dynamic Tectonic and Applied Geology, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Panepistimioupoli Zografou, Greece 2. Department of Geography and Climatology, Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Panepistimioupoli Zografou, Greece 3. Civil Protection Department, Region of Ionian Islands, Sp. Samara 13, 49100 Corfu, Greece
Abstract
Despite being relatively rare, Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones, also known as Medicanes, induce significant impacts on coastal Mediterranean areas. Under climate change, it is possible that these effects will increase in frequency and severity. Currently, there is only a broad understanding of the types and mechanisms of these impacts. This work studied Medicane Ianos (September 2020) and its effects on the Ionian Islands, in Greece, by developing a database of distinct impact elements based on field surveys and public records. Through this archive, the study explored the range of Ianos’ impacts to develop a systematic categorization. Results showed different types of effects induced on the natural and the built environment that can be grouped into 3 categories and 39 sub-categories in inland and coastal areas, indicating an extensive diversity of impacts, ranging from flooding and geomorphic effects to damages in various facilities, vehicles and infrastructure. The systematic description of the typology of Medicanes’ effects presented in this study is a contribution to a better understanding of their consequences as means to improve our ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from them, a necessary stepping stone in improving the overall preparedness of both the general public and relevant authorities.
Subject
Water Science and Technology,Aquatic Science,Geography, Planning and Development,Biochemistry
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