ENVIRONMENT
Geology has a direct affect on human life and the economy. Rocks and geological processes that can affect public safety in Malta include:
Flooding
Earthquakes
Landfills
Radioactive rock
Slope instability
The Planning process needs to take into consideration the geoenvironment.
"Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice,"
- Walt Durant
FLOODING
FLOODING
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
lANDFILLS
lANDFILLS
RADIOACTIVE ROCK
RADIOACTIVE ROCK
Radioactivity in Maltese rocks is low except in the phosphorite beds. Radon gas emissions from these beds impacts human health.
Geiger counter on phosphorite rock, Malta
SLOPE INSTABILITY
SLOPE INSTABILITY