EGU 2025 Poster: Tracing Erosion on Elba Island

At EGU 2025, our PhD student Nathalia Cerón presented a poster exploring how forest loss linked to ancient metallurgical activity impacted erosion on Elba Island.

Using cosmogenic nuclides, the study reveals a significant erosion event around 837 CE, with an estimated 0.6–1.7 meters of soil loss—occurring roughly 500 years after the Roman period. The findings suggest a lasting environmental legacy of Roman-era industry.

An exciting contribution to understanding the long-term impacts of human activity on landscapes!

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