Marsaglia
Welcome to Marsaglia!
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Marsaglia, a small town located in the province of Cuneo in Piedmont. We are only 214 inhabitants, but our village has a lot to offer, especially from a scenic and geological point of view. Are you ready to discover it?
Physical geography
Territory
Firstly, the territory of Marsaglia is located on the western slope of one of the main ridges of the Langhe, famous for their delicious wines. Our position is privileged: we are surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes, from Montezemolo to Alba, without significant interruptions. We share our borders with the municipalities of Castellino Tanaro, Clavesana, Igliano, Murazzano, and Rocca Cigliè.
Geology
From a geological point of view, Marsaglia is located in the Murazzano Formation, which includes different types of rocks: calcareous marl, sandy-silty marl, sandstone, and sand. The thickness of this layer is about 1050 meters and you can admire powerful outcrops of sandstone layers on the eastern slope, near the houses of Pracci and Basiglio. Unfortunately, we have north-western slopes in landslide-mound covered by significant clayey states, and due to meteoric phenomena, overturning landslides can occur on the southern slopes and landslide phenomena of sliding on the northern slopes.
Hydrosphere
The municipality of Marsaglia is interested in two very important watercourses: the Arzola di Murazzano stream and the Cusina stream. The first is a right tributary of the Tanaro River and is very long. It rises near Bric Berico, 821 meters above sea level, flows towards the west, receives the waters of two other small watercourses, and flows into the Tanaro a few kilometers further south, at an altitude of 329 meters near the Quaiot houses.
Conclusion
In summary, Marsaglia is a small but very interesting town for those who love nature, geology, and ecology. Here you can admire incredible landscapes, the survival of local flora and fauna, and discover more about the geological phenomena that have given rise to this place. We look forward to seeing you all!
