Geomorphology, conflict and heritage; the new frontier?

Mol, Lisa

Abstract

Projectile damage to building stone is a widespread phenomenon; sites damaged during World War I still see daily use while contemporary reports show damage to buildings in Palmyra and Mosul. Despite an ever-growing body of weathering research documenting increasing insight into stone deterioration processes, little is known about short- and long-term consequences of small-scale fracture structures and material cohesion loss sustained through bullet impacts on stone surfaces.
This paper presents the results of an experimental study that pulled together geomorphologists, geologists, x-ray tomography experts and conservation scientists and provided the first steps towards understanding the alterations of sandstone associated with ballistic impacts. It also examines the role of geoscientists in assessing damage to heritage in conflict areas, and the challenges that lie ahead of us.

Citation

Mol, L. (2016, December). Geomorphology, conflict and heritage; the new frontier?. Presented at Invited lecture hosted by Glasgow University, Glasgow, Scotland

• Presentation Conference Type: Lecture
• Conference Name: Invited lecture hosted by Glasgow University
• Conference Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Start Date: Dec 12, 2016
• End Date: Dec 12, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Dec 12, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: heritage, conflict, weathering
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/904848
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Invited lecture; Glasgow University Department of Geography