Dragone (river) explained

Dragone
Mouth:Tyrrhenian Sea
Mouth Location:Atrani
Mouth Coordinates:40.6352°N 14.609°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Italy

The Dragone is a river of the Amalfi Coast, Italy. It cuts through the Jurassic limestone of the area and emerges at the historic town and beach resort of Atrani.

History and Geography

In the tenth century a number of mills were established along its banks, their only legacy in the place names of the villages found in this narrow valley. Water is precious in these towns, with many houses sold with 'cisterns' listed as an advantage. In summer the river can be completely dry.

In the year 1588, the Dragone flooded, killing two people in Atrani and damaging several houses.[1]

The river received attention on September 9, 2010, when the river flooded its banks, resulting in mudslides in Atrani.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice: Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Landslides. 978-1138029880. Stefano Aversa. Leonardo Cascini. Luciano Picarelli. Claudio Scavia. CRC Press. July 12, 2016. 1669.
  2. The 9 September 2010 torrential rain and flash flood in the Dragone catchment, Atrani, Amalfi Coast (Southern Italy). Research Gate. Violante. Crescenzo. Braca. Giovanni. Esposito. Eliana. Tranfaglia. Giuseppe. August 2015. 10.5194/nhessd-3-4715-2015. June 18, 2020 . free .