flood; dendrogeomorphology; Cupressus sempervirens; Mediterranean; Crete

Hydrogeomorphic processes (HP) are dangerous natural hazards, particularly in areas with increasing settlement. The Mediterranean region is a highly endangered area, particularly due to its high sensitivity to environmental changes. Chronological information about past events occurrence is crucial for modelling its development in the future. This study aims at building the chronology of past HP in two ungauged gorges along the southern coast of Crete using dendrogeomorphic methods. In total, 188 wounded trees revealed information about 13 events in nine various years over the past 80 years. Dendrogeomorphic records were obtained from Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) - a tree species that has never before been used for palaeoflood analysis.