The Isonzo front was one of the most intense military conflicts on the territory of present-day Slovenia. The use of explosive munitions in the fighting not only changed the surface around the blast, but also impacted the characteristics of the soils. Using literature and cartographic material, we have identified the locations of major artillery concentrations and the approximate areas shelled. Based on previous studies, we identified areas where the effects of the explosions are most likely still visible today and somewhat modified the model to detect craters with higher accuracy. We used the data to locate the craters in the field work. We analyzed the physical characteristics of the soil in craters and the surrounding area and compared results with studies carried out at other WWI sites.
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