Dolomitic landscapes are characterized by vertical rock cliffs and soil-mantled hillslopes originated from glacial or colluvial deposits, which hide a complex subsurface aquifer due to the permeability of the dolomitic rocks. To improve the understanding of the hydrological functioning of such complex hydrogeological systems, the hydrology group of the Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture ...[Read More]
Featured catchment series: The Rio Vauz catchment – long-term hydrologic observations in the Dolomites
The high-elevation Rio Vauz Catchment in the Dolomites (Italy). Alpine grassland covers the lower part of the catchment (below 2200 m a.s.l.), while vertical rock cliffs are typical of higher elevations. Photo credit: Giulia Zuecco.
