A faintly heteropolar Brachysira species, with an acutely rounded headpole and a base pole which is sometimes slightly protracted, found in two lakes in northern Italy and Corsica, is described and named Brachysira chiaruccii sp. nov. This proposed new species can be differentiated from similar...
In the North American Lakes Region, 70 percent, or 94 of 134, of lakes with more than one percent impervious land cover in their 500-meter buffer zone had increasing chloride trends. When results are extrapolated to all lakes in the North American Lakes Region, some 7,770 lakes may be at...
Just 30 or so kilometres north of Rome, you’ll find Lago di Bracciano, a volcanic lake nestled in Lazio. It’s one of Italy’s biggest hotspots for scuba diving and recreational sports. Whether you care to dive, fish, canoe or simply sunbathe, you’re in luck at Lago di Bracciano....
Lying in the north of Italy, Lake Como has been a favorite haunt of the rich and famous ever since Roman times. Surrounded by forest-clad hills and towering mountains, its gorgeous setting and sun-kissed shores make it perfect for rest and relaxation. Lining its dark blue waters are elegant...
Villa Geno is a beautiful wedding venue located in the heart of Lake Como, with plenty of accommodation nearby. Irina and Gian came from Switzerland to celebrate their wedding in Italy. Expand Wedding Hotel Isole di Brissago – Villa Emden ...
Sitting on the Italo-Swiss border and encircled by green, forested hills, Como is one of the most picturesque cities in all of north Italy. Its outdoor markets, bustling piazzas and imposing churches mean that it’s a joy to walk around, while visitors can also jump on the Como-Brunate...
Policy and practice in Italy, Spain and Greece The European Union's Fifth Environmental Action Programme of 1992 was a significant step in promoting sustainable development. The EAP's effect on national governmental policies is examined in three Mediterranean member states where tour... Pridham,...
The BJD is located on the northwestern Alxa Plateau in north-central China. The BJD is the second largest desert in China (5.2×10 4 km 2 ) and has an elevation of 900–1800 m a.s.l., falling from the southeast to the northwest ( Fig. 1a View Download Fig. 1 Map of the Bad...
Crater Lake. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons User Wolfman SF) Lake Tahoe This large freshwater lake sits in the Sierra Nevada mountain range at an elevation of more than 6,000 feet. It is the biggest alpine lake in North America and a prominent tourist attraction. Recent Secchi disk monitoring fi...
Del Prete S, Iovine G, Parise M, Santo A (2010) Origin and distribution of different types of sinkholes in the plain areas of Southern Italy. Geodin Acta 23:113–127. https://doi.org/10.3166/ga.23.113-127 Article Google Scholar Demir V (2018) Trend analysis of precipitation in Black...