We investigated two prominent, ~E-W trending scarps in Quaternary sediments, located close to the town of Vodice in the Ljubljana Basin (central Slovenia). By using detailed geomorphological analysis of the scarps, field surveying, and structural observations of deformed Quaternary sediments, we conclude that the scarps are the surface expression of a N-dipping thrust fault that has been active during the Quaternary. From Optically Stimulated Luminescence and Infrared Stimulated Luminescence dating of deformed Quaternary sediments we estimate a slip rate of 0.1 to 0.3 mm a-1 in the last 133 ka. Using the published empirical fault-scaling relationships, we estimate that an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 to 6.5 may be expected on the Vodice thrust fault. The fault may, therefore, present a major seismic hazard for the densely populated and urbanised region of central Slovenia.
COBISS.SI-ID: 2245205
Several geological and geochemical parameters were determined in the sediments of the 5th (5 J) and 6th (6 J) Triglav Lakes, JulianAlps (NWSlovenia), in order to study the impact of natural catchment characteristics and anthropogenic activity. Fish were introduced into both lakes in 1991 and a mountain hut lies on the shore of 5 J. Considerable changes in four parameters were observed in recently deposited material, reflecting a shift in the trophic status of both lakes that was induced by the introduction of fish.
COBISS.SI-ID: 26884391
Not much is known about the climate and weather conditions on the Slovenian territory before regular and continuous meteorological measurements began to be performed. Some more information exists for the 17th century, particularly for its second half when J. W. Valvasor was active as a renowned Carniolan polymath. Valvasorʼs records about weather and climate can be complemented with the records made by the Ljubljana chronicler J. G. Dolničar. Notwithstanding certain reservations, necessary while using these sources, it is possible to present fairly well with the help of this additional information the weather and climate of that time and their impacts on the social environment.
COBISS.SI-ID: 54233186