Thanos's BioAreaGR by Thanos Maziotis https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i Attica, not only history but also biodiversity en-us 2019-02-08 17:23:26 UTC 2023-02-20 18:17:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Theme 1: Attica, a biodiversity hotspot thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329313888 Attica is characterized by biodiversity richness following what applies for the whole country. Indeed, despite the long and intense human interventions, Attica has very important organizations to showcase. The environment of Athens may not satisfy us, but its biodiversity is surprising.]]> 2019-02-08 17:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329313888 Mountains & Volcanos thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329343570 Attica contains 18 mountains and 2 volcanos. Here we will present some of the most important for the development of the microclimate and biodiversity of Attica.]]> 2019-02-08 18:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329343570 Gerania Mountains (Natura 2000, GR 2530005) thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329372676  
The mountain range of Gerania stretches in the direction of east-west, west of the mount Father in Megara and north of Loutraki, ending in the Cape of Olmias in the Corinthian Gulf. The mountain has a rich flora of pine, oak, fir and is a biotope of about 950 species of plants and dozens of animal species. It is a protected area of ​​Natura 2000. It is suitable for climbing, trekking and mountain biking. The view from its peaks covers the surrounding area, Attica, Megara, Saronic Gulf and Corinthian Gulf. Highest peak in Makryplai at 1,369 meters where there is also a communications tower of OTE.

Formation analysis of Geraneia mountain range
http://nemertes.lis.upatras.gr/jspui/bitstream/10889/6947/1/Τεκτονική%20ανάλυση%20της%20περιοχής%20της%20Περαχώρας.pdf

]]> 2019-02-08 19:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329372676 Sousaki Volcano thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329459024
The volcano was active 4.0 to 2.3 million years ago, during the Pilocene and early  Quatemary periods of the Earth's geological history. There is still significant solfataric activity at this location and most probably there is a connection between this volcano and the famous hotsprings at Loutraki. The earthquakes of 1997 of 3-4 R had as a result the uprising magma in higher areas of the earth crust. So future activities are possible. 
The last eruption of this volcano was a side eruption which created new land in the Gulf of Megara

]]> 2019-02-09 05:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329459024 Methana Volcano thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329460089 The Methana peninsula contains some 32 volcanoes, including the Methana volcano, that are mostly andesitic and dacitic lava domes. The volcanic activity in the peninsula began 1 million years ago and continued sporadically until 300 years ago. The last eruptions took place in 1700 at a submarine volcano north of Kameni Chora. Methana is in the northwestern part of the group of Cycladic volcanoes that are considered active (Milos, Santorini and Nisyros). The rocks are mostly dacites and andesites. On Methana there are thermal springs and mofettes. Methana is cut by many tectonic faults, and so it is an area in high danger of earthquakes.]]> 2019-02-09 06:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329460089 Mountain Parnitha (Natura 2000, GR30000001) thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329463986 The mountain of Parnitha (1413 m, Karambola) is located in the northern part of Attika, very close (40 km) to the centre of Athens. The mountainous block of Parnitha consists mainly of marbles and schists. The climate is typical Mediterranean with mean annual rainfall exceeding 650 mm.The area has been characterised as a national park since 1961. The core of the National park is located in the centre of the site and includes the summit area of the mountain.]]> 2019-02-09 08:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329463986 Sxoinias Wetland (Natura 2000, GR 3000016) thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329473148
The National Park of Schinias – Marathon is one of the most important coastal ecosystems of the Attica region. It lies in the northeast of Attica, approximately 40km from the center of Athens. The National Park constitutes a magnificent landscape of 13.840 acres, which includes also the marine area, and consists of the wetland, the Cynosoura penisnsula, the Drakonera hill, the Aleppo-pine forest, the area of the Makaria spring, the Marathon bay, the Olympic Rowing Center and the area of residences, tourism and recreation.


]]> 2019-02-09 10:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329473148 1)Ymittos- Aesthetic forest of Kaisariani- Vouliagmeni Lake and 2)Ymittos mountain (Natura 2000, GR 3000006) thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329475723 Ymittos is a long but narrow mountain (total length 20 km), with its highest peak reaching at 1026 m. An intense but short gorge separates the northern part of the mountain from the southern. The commonest rock of northern Ymittos is the schist, while limestones can also be found particularly at the southern and western parts of the mountain. This explains the lack of springs, which can only be found at those parts of the site, where the two kinds of rock overlap. Τhe site of Ymittos includes a great number of small and large caves as well. It is essential for the improvement of life quality in the urban areas to act towards the conservation of wild nature that might be neighbouring the urban areas in question. This is the case for the request for the conservation of the natural habitats and the wild nature in general of Mt.Ymittos.]]> 2019-02-09 11:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329475723 Areas under protection thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329480033 There are seven areas in total under protection from human activity in the area of Attica under the Natura 2000 project.]]> 2019-02-09 12:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329480033 Sounio- Patroklos Island and coastal sea bed (Natura 2000, GR 3000005) thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329480406 The terrestrial part of the site has a typical mediterranean landscape. It consists of three ecosystems, which represent all the three types of mediterranean ecosystems of Greece, that is the pine forests, maquis (both continental and littoral) and phrygana, at several successional stages. The continental maquis is dominated by heavily grazed Quercus coccifera shrubs or small trees. In the area of the site there are old mines and sites of archaeological and paleontological interest.]]> 2019-02-09 12:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329480406 Vravrona-Coastal sea bed thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329482586 The quality and importance of the Vravrona site is indicated by the following characteristics: 1) the variety of sufficiently conserved habitat types within a relatively small area; 2) the archaeological site with the temple of Artemis nearby the wetland acts as a barrier for extensive human activities since it has got a protection status; 3) the position of the site, nearby Athens (40 Km); 4) the importance of the wetland as refugee for many bird species; 5) the traditional vineyard cultivations (since 500 B.C.) which prohibit extensive and intensive industrial use; 6) the actually not-altered general site character since ancient times. OTHER IMPORTANT SPECIES WITH MOTIVATION D.INVERTEBRATES: Callianassa tyrrhena, Upogebia pusilla are important for the ecological balance of the sea bed within the site.NOTEThe population of Phoxinellus spp. of this site belongs to the subspecies P. stymphalicus marathonicus. According to some authors (Ladiges & Vogt, 1979; Economidis, 1991) this subspecies belongs to the genus Pseudophoxinus]]> 2019-02-09 12:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329482586 Damaging Human Activities thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329483852 Attica hosts almost half of the Greek population in a small area mainly in and around Athens. Pollution by city waste, industry waste and many times illegal disposal of them damages the surrounding ecosystems. Also housing, new roads, noise and air pollution create a really difficult environment for all wild life to continue to exist in the area of attica. Here is an article about one side of the story( wetland adaptiotion)]]> 2019-02-09 13:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329483852 Endemic Species of Attica thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329486261 2019-02-09 13:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329486261 Endemic species of Parnitha thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329487268 2019-02-09 13:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329487268 Endemic Species of Geraneia thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329487753 2019-02-09 13:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329487753 Biodiversity of Attica thanos_maz https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329488006 2019-02-09 13:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/thanos_maz/j1tz9ukx7i4i/wish/329488006