A Methodology for Quantitative Assessment of Geosite Degradation Risk

Abstract In recent years, many geoconservation studies have focused on the degradation risk of geosites. The identification of threats to geoheritage and the consequent assessment of degradation risk, is fundamental to define any geoconservation strategy. Several methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, have been proposed in scientific literature to assess the degradation risk of geosites. Most of them revolve around the concepts of “fragility”, “vulnerability”, “sensitivity” etc., term