Sat. Jun 5, 2021 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Ch.15 (Zoom Room 15)

convener:Luigi Germinario(University of Padova, Italy), Chiaki T. Oguchi(Institute for Environmental Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University), Akos Torok(Budapest University of Technology and Economics), Tetsuya Waragai(Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Nihon University), Chairperson:Luigi Germinario(University of Padova, Italy), Chiaki T. Oguchi(Institute for Environmental Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University)

Cultural heritage (World Heritage Sites, historical structures, archaeological artifacts, etc.) and geoheritage (geosites, geoparks, etc.) are exposed to weathering in the geological and human time scale. The resulting deterioration of the rocks and other geological materials in cultural and natural contexts can be often severe and demands the prompt adoption of conservation measures. The relevant research involves a range of disciplines: mineralogy, geomorphology, geoarchaeology, environmental science, engineering geology, materials science, analytical chemistry, etc. However, our knowledge on many aspects is still limited. This session welcomes contributions presenting original research, case studies, and discussions on damage assessment, experimental techniques, monitoring, predictive models, conservation procedures, documentation, etc. related to geological materials in cultural heritage and geosites.