Rijeka Region Research Articles

Uloga Alfreda Albinija u projektiranju i izgradnji Hrvatskog kulturnog doma u Sušaku te njegovo dovršenje i izmjene

Hrvatski kulturni dom u Sušaku jedna je od najvažnijih modernističkih građevina na području riječke regije koja, uz to, uživa i istaknuti status u cjelini hrvatske moderne arhitekture 20. stoljeća. U ovom radu, na temelju sustavne obrade do sada nekonzultirane arhivske građe, istraživački fokus usmjeren je prema projektnim idejno-izvedbenim inačicama Alfreda Albinija i kvalitativnoj analizi same gradnje, s naglaskom na hotelskom dijelu kompleksa za koji je utvrđen tijek Albinijevih odluka o tlocrtnoj dispoziciji i artikulaciji vanjskog oplošja, te prema dovršenju i provedenim adaptacijama u poratnim i kasnijim godinama koje doprinose cjelovitom definiranju tog složenog arhitektonskog sklopa.

Historical Seismicity of the Rijeka Region (Northwest External Dinarides, Croatia)—Part II: The Klana Earthquakes of 1870

The Klana earthquake sequence with the mainshock on 1 March 1870 (Imax = VIII MSK) is one of the most important events that occurred in the Rijeka (Croatia) epicentral region. It is remarkable not just because of its impact to the local community and its significance for the seismic hazard in the Rijeka area, but also because it provided some of important observations on earthquake phenomena during the infancy of seismology. In particular, D. Stur (1871) seems to have been the first to attempt to explain the observed variation in damage by interaction of different local geological units during shaking ; R. Hoernes (1878) heavily relied on Stur’s data from the Klana epicentral region when he proposed that the vast majority of global earthquakes is related to the mountain-building process, and thus named them tectonic earthquakes. In spite of this, the Klana earthquake so far has escaped any detailed consideration by seismologists. In this study we present the historical data sources consulted to extract useful reports on damage and other observed effects, compile macroseismic maps for the five strongest events, and invert the estimated intensity data to compute macroseismic hypocenters and epicentral intensities for the mainshock and the two strongest aftershocks. We also present an earthquake chronicle with data for 92 identified earthquakes in the area for the period January–August 1870. The mainshock’s macroseismic epicenter is located near the active Rasa fault–Klana-Novi Vinodolski fault system, which we thus propose to be the primary source of the sequence. Macroseismic epicenters of the aftershocks lie close to the surface trace of the nearby Skadanscina-Rijeka reverse fault.

Reply to “Comment on ‘Historical Seismicity of the Rijeka Region (Northwest External Dinarides, Croatia)—Part I: Earthquakes of 1750, 1838, and 1904 in the Bakar Epicentral Area’ by Davorka Herak, Ivica Sović, Ina Cecić, Mladen Živčić, Iva Dasović, and Marijan Herak” by Stathis C. Stiros

Any analysis of historical earthquakes is done with the hope that it will help better explain local seismicity or provide new clues to understand independent observations constraining seismotectonic processes. We therefore welcome the comment on our paper (Herak et al. , 2017; hereafter, Hea2017) by Stiros (2017; hereafter, S2017), who suggests that the 1750 Bakar earthquake, one of the three events we analyzed in Hea2017, could have been responsible for at …

Comment on “Historical Seismicity of the Rijeka Region (Northwest External Dinarides, Croatia)—Part I: Earthquakes of 1750, 1838, and 1904 in the Bakar Epicentral Area” by Davorka Herak, Ivica Sović, Ina Cecić, Mladen Živčić, Iva Dasović, and Marijan Herak

Sites of high seismic intensities (VI–VIII) during the 1750 Rijeka, Croatia, earthquake correlate first with the Bakar–Vinodol thrust (or fault zone), one of the main features accommodating convergence in northern Adria; and second, with a fault derived from inversion/elastic dislocation modeling of tectonic, differential subsidence of submerged coastal notches. We can hence conclude that a segment of the Bakar–Vinodol thrust reactivated during the 1750 and possibly previous earthquakes, also explain increased coastal subsidence in the parts of the Bakar area.

Historical Seismicity of the Rijeka Region (Northwest External Dinarides, Croatia)—Part I: Earthquakes of 1750, 1838, and 1904 in the Bakar Epicentral Area

We present macroseismic analyses of three historical earthquakes that occurred in 1750, 1838, and 1904 in the Bakar epicentral area (Rijeka region, Croatia). Using various historical sources, we were able to compile intensity maps and assess macroseismic parameters for each of these events. The estimated epicenters lie close to known active fault systems, and the epicentral intensities are lower than those listed in catalogs. We have also identified a number of strong foreshocks and aftershocks which are currently missing from all catalogs. The three events analyzed, together with the Klana earthquake of 1870, are the largest known events to have occurred in these tectonically active parts of the northwest Dinarides. As such, they are important in characterizing seismic hazard in the vicinity of the main Croatian port, the city of Rijeka.

Comparison between XRF and IBA techniques in analysis of fine aerosols collected in Rijeka, Croatia

The new system for energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analysis has been installed at the Laboratory for Elemental Micro-Analysis (LEMA) at the University of Rijeka. Currently the key application of this new XRF system is in the field of environmental science, i.e.in the analysis of fine airborne particles. In this work, results of initial multi-elemental analysis of PM2.5 fraction is reported for the first time in the region of Rijeka, Croatia. Sampling was performed at the Rijeka City center, during a continuous 9-day period in February/March 2012. All samples were collected on stretched Teflon filters in 12h periods. To check the reliability of the new XRF system, results of XRF analysis are compared with the results obtained by the well-established Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) laboratory at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). The concentrations of H, Na, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br and Pb were determined. In addition, black carbon was determined by Laser Integrating Plate Method (LIPM). Very good agreement between XRF and IBA techniques is obtained for all elements detected by both techniques. Elemental concentrations were correlated with the traffic volume and wind speed and direction. The summary of our findings is presented and discussed in this paper.

Koncept teritorijalnog ustroja Jadranske Hrvatske

U ovom članku autorovo polazište je što kvalitetniji i funkcionalniji teritorijalni ustroj Hrvatske, posebice njezina primorskog prostora. Jadranska Hrvatska, uz Istočnu (Panonsku) i Sjeverozapadnu Hrvatsku, jedna je od triju definiranih (budućih) euroregija NUTS II u Hrvatskoj. U današnjem teritorijalnom obuhvatu predložena je od Republike Hrvatske i 2007. godine prihvaćena od Eurostata. Obuhvaća sve primorske županije (7) Hrvatske, ukupne površine 26,7 tisuća km2 i 1,4 milijuna stanovnika (2011.). Rad razmatra moguću diferencijaciju ovoga strateškog litoralnog prostora Jadrana na tri funkcionalne (gravitacijske) regije trećeg reda (NUTS III), u skladu s kriterijima Vlade Republike Hrvatske za učinkovitu decentralizaciju i novu regionalizaciju Hrvatske. Naime, pojedine priobalne županije ne zadovoljavaju europski demografski kriterij za statističku NUTS III regiju (150 000 – 800 000 stanovnika), premda u cijelosti hrvatske županije prosječno zadovoljavaju taj kriterij. Stoga, primjenom demografskih, geografskih, gospodarskih, administrativnih i drugih kriterija, autor naglašava potrebu određivanja demografski u najvećoj mjeri usklađenih triju nodalno-funkcionalnih, odnosno gravitacijskih regija sa središtima u Rijeci, Zadru i Splitu. Tako bi u Jadranskoj Hrvatskoj riječka regija potencijalno obuhvatila Istru, Kvarner, i goranski prostor s 505 000 stanovnika (2011.), zadarska bi obuhvatila Sjevernu Dalmaciju i Liku s 330 000 stanovnika, a splitska bi obuhvatila Srednju Dalmaciju i Dubrovnik (Južna Dalmacija) s 578 000 stanovnika. Prostor Like se funkcionalno i gospodarski optimalno usmjerava na Zadar, s obzirom na nove procese povezivanja autocestom i brz noviji razvoj Zadra.

Spectral analysis of postage stamps and banknotes from the region of Rijeka in Croatia

Micro-Raman spectroscopy and X-ray emission spectroscopy induced using radioactive source have been applied to analyze two types of samples important for the history of Rijeka, Croatian port on the Adriatic Sea. In this paper we will present study of thirty-three original Hungarian postage stamps issued for Rijeka and overprinted with the word FIUME in 1918, after the World War I and the one-Lira banknotes (one original brown banknote and four trial prints: brown, blue, green and dark green) from Economy bank for Rijeka, Istria and Slovenian Littoral (1945–1947), the so-called Jugolire. This investigation was carried out to determine the differences between the original machine, original hand-made and fake overprints FIUME and to compare the pigments used on original banknote from circulation with the pigments on the trial prints.

Prevalence of anencephaly in the region of Rijeka, Croatia.

This retrospective study determines the prevalence of anencephaly in the region of Rijeka, Croatia. Records of all spontaneous and therapeutic abortions terminated in medical institutions, all fetuses weighing more than 500 g or more than 22 weeks gestation (whether the product of abortion, therapeutic termination, stillborn or liveborn) and infants who died in the first year of life in the region of Rijeka, Croatia, during the 1963-2000 period were reviewed. There were 135,451 births; 22 of them were anencephalics (19 stillborn), which comprises 0.2% of all births and 2.1% of stillbirths. Annual prevalence of anencephaly varied in range from 0.00 to 7.42 per 10,000 births. In two cases pregnancy was electively terminated after ultrasonographic diagnosis of anencephaly. Fifteen anencephalics were female, six were male, and in one case sex was undetermined due to aplasia of genital organs. Associated congenital malformations were detected in 18 anencephalics. The importance of establishing national and international registers of congenital malformations in all countries is stressed. The authors suggested that the setting of obligatory reporting of all congenital malformations would be the first step toward this practice in Croatia, as well as in other developing countries.

P27 Tumour thickness in cutaneous melanoma in the Croatian region of Rijeka (1988–1997)

Department of Dermatology, Institute of Pathology and Department of Oncology, Clinical Hospital Centre, Rijeka, Croatia

P-4-462 - Spine injuries in peaceful versus war conditions in the region of Rijeka

P-4-462 - Spine injuries in peaceful versus war conditions in the region of Rijeka

Isotope Investigation of Lake Vrana and Springs in the Kvarner Area

From the strong enrichment of 2H and 18O in the water of Lake Vrana (Cres Island, Croatia) we concluded that there is negligible outflow from the lake. Regional recharge could be of minor importance since the amount of local precipitation is about the same as that of evaporation from the surface and there is no major outflow. From the existing isotope data no evidence was found of an inflow of fresh karstic water in the deepest part of the lake. Mean residence times of 30–40 years were obtained for water in the lake if the enrichment of tritium due to evaporation is taken into consideration. At the same time, the homogeneity of the isotope results indicates good mixing of this deep karstic reservoir. Seven springs were sampled in the Rijeka region and residence times between 5 and 10 years were calculated for the water contained in them. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Mumps in the region of Rijeka, Croatia.

Compulsory vaccination against mumps at 15 months of age in the region of Rijeka, Croatia (340,467 inhabitants in 1990) started in 1976. The incidence and distribution of reported mumps cases during the period from 1976 to 1990 are presented. Two epidemics were reported during this period. The first was in 1977 with an incidence of 434.7 per 100,000 inhabitants. The second lasted throughout 1981 (incidence 432.5) and 1982 (incidence 552.1). An eight-year period, 1983-1990, followed with a low reported incidence. The highest incidence was among 5 to 9-year olds during the first post-vaccination period (1976-1982), while it shifted to 15 to 19-year olds during the second post-vaccination period (1983-1990). Mumps remains a spring-time disease with highest incidence in April. Registered cases were more frequent in males (55%) than in females (45%).

A rubella outbreak in the region of Rijeka, Croatia.

In the Region of Rijeka, Croatia, a combined vaccination programme against rubella has been carried out since 1976, so that children of both sexes are vaccinated at age 15 months and all girls at the age of 14 (8th grade of primary school). This vaccination programme has been carried out unchanged up till now. In 1989 a rubella epidemic arose in the Region of Rijeka (344,845 inhabitants). In all 2746 cases were reported, of which 79.1% were men, and the rest were women (20.9%). Among the reported cases in men, the majority (70.3%) were aged 15-19 years. The number of reported cases was small and identical for both sexes under the age of 13, and above the age of 20 years. The number of men aged 15-19 who fell ill was considerably higher than the number of women of the same age. In this epidemic rubella remained a spring-time disease with its peak in April.

Traumatization of group leaders in their work with displaced persons

Displaced persons are a special, threatened group of people, participants in this war, who were suddenly forced to abandon their homes. The majority of them were, “overnight,” left without anything they had, some even without their closest family. They all have one thing in common: they have all lost so much. Work with such people is directed toward overcoming their feelings of loss and abandonment and preventing psychical decompensation. Groups of displaced persons temporarily sheltered in the Rijeka region have been observed to be markedly regressed, with increased sensitivity, a low degree of tolerance, great demands on society and strongly expressed projective tendencies. Therapists suffer personal traumatization in working with displaced persons. This paper describes the reactions and feelings of group leaders caused by manifestations of group dynamics in different phases of exile.

Wastewater Disposal in the Rijeka Region

This paper emphasizes the need for detailed analysis of wastewaters and their impact on the environment in physical plans for urban/tourist coastal areas, as a significant contribution to environmentally sound development, especially the development of tourism in these areas. The paper describes an analysis of this kind, prepared as part of the Regional Physical Plan for the Rijeka Region to the Year 2000. (The Rijeka Region is a major part of the Yugoslav Upper Adriatic.) The existing situation regarding sewerage systems, sewage treatment methods and disposal methods of the communes of the Region is presented. The quantities of wastewaters generated by the residential and tourist populations and by industry are given (by sub-regions) as calculated in 1981 and as estimated for the year 2000. A survey was made of the impact of wastewater on receiving rivers and coastal waters, and the quality of the receiving waters is given, in grades as compared with those prescribed by the Yugoslav legal regulations. Based on urban development concepts, and on the estimated wastewater quantities, alternative forecasts are made of the future impact of wastewater on coastal waters. General guidelines are presented for the provision of adequate sewage disposal facilities in order to achieve the optimum situation.

Some trace elements in the waters, marine organisms and sediments of the Adriatic by neutron activation analysis

A number of investigations of trace elements in the waters, organisms and sediments of the Adriatic, using neutron activation analysis with radiochemical, separations are reported. These include studies of Hg in mussels from the Northern Adriatic, of Hg and Se in edible animals from the Rijeka region, and of seven elements (As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Mn, Se and Zn) in marine invertebrates from the Slovene coast. Additionally, plankton, sediment cores and water samples were taken from a grid of stations covering the whole Adriatic and analyzed for 6 to 11 of the trace elements As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Sb and Zn (Hg only in water). Generally, levels found were not indicative of pollution as compared with oceanic samples, but some evidence of locally increased levels was found, especially for Hg. The levels of eleven trace elements in three marine Intercomparison samples prepared by the IAEA Monaco Laboratory are also presented.

Selected aspects of the epidemiology of psychoses in Croatia, Yugoslavia. 3. The cluster sample and the results of the pilot survey.

Crocetti, G. M., P. V. Lemkau (Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, Md. 21205), Ž. Kulčar and B. Kesić. Selected aspects of the epidemiology of psychoses in Croatia, Yugoslavia. III. The cluster sample and the results of the pilot survey. Amer J Epidem 94: 126–134,1971.—The third of a three-part series, on prevalence of psychoses in Croatia, reports on a house-to-house survey of 22 cluster sample units, each of about 200 households—12 cluster units in the region of Rijeka and 10 in the Zagreb region. Interviewers referred suspected cases to psychiatrists for examination and establishment of the diagnosis. The data indicate that prevalence rates are higher in Rijeka than in Zagreb. The increase is most marked in the “functional” psychosis group, is mainly concentrated in the 35–49 age group, but is also high in the over 50 age group for females with manic and depressive psychoses. Indigenous persons in Rijeka rather than those born elsewhere account for the higher prevalence. The differences in the rates between the two communities do not appear to be due to availability of medical services, urbanization, etc. Some differences in characteristics between patients from the two communities may indicate differences in social environment and are suggestive of possible etiologic significance. The present research was designed to document any differences in rates of psychoses in the two areas and to evaluate survey methods. It is recommended that when the difference in prevalence is conclusively determined, a study should then be made of incidence for greater insight as to etiology.