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Ground deformation detection of the greater area of Thessaloniki (Northern Greece) using radar interferometry techniques
1BRGM, French Geological Survey, Orléans, France
2Harokopio University of Athens, Department of Geography, Athens, Greece
3Tele-Rilevamento-Europa, Milano, Italy
4NKUA, Department of Geophysics & Geothermics, Athens, Greece
5Université de Nantes, Nantes, France
6NPA Group, Edenbridge, Kent, UK
Abstract. In the present study SAR interferometric techniques (stacking of conventional interferograms and Permanent Scatterers), using images from satellites ERS-1 and 2, have been applied to the region of Thessaloniki (northern Greece). The period covered by the images is 1992–2000. Both techniques gave good quantitative and qualitative results. The interferometric products were used to study ground surface deformation phenomena that could be related to the local tectonic context, the exploitation of underground water and sediments compaction.
The city of Thessaloniki shows relatively stable ground conditions. Subsidence in four locations, mainly in the area surrounding the city of Thessaloniki, has been detected and assessed. Two of the sites (Sindos-Kalochori and Langadhas) were already known from previous studies as subsiding areas, using ground base measurements. On the contrary the other two sites in the northern suburbs of Thessaloniki (Oreokastro) and in the south-east (airport area) were unknown as areas of subsidence. A further investigation based on fieldwork is needed in these two areas. Finally, an attempt to interpret the observed deformation, according to the geological regime of the area and its anthropogenic activities, has been carried out.
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Citation: Raucoules, D., Parcharidis, I., Feurer, D., Novalli, F., Ferretti, A., Carnec, C., Lagios, E., Sakkas, V., Le Mouelic, S., Cooksley, G., and Hosford, S.: Ground deformation detection of the greater area of Thessaloniki (Northern Greece) using radar interferometry techniques, Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 8, 779-788, 2008. Bibtex EndNote Reference Manager
