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oa Analyzing Geomorphological Features of Landslide Susceptibility in the Middle Dnieper Region using Remote Sensing and GIS
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 18th International Conference Monitoring of Geological Processes and Ecological Condition of the Environment, Apr 2025, Volume 2025, p.1 - 5
Abstract
This study presents a landslide susceptibility assessment for the Middle Dnieper Basin using high-resolution DEM-derived datasets and multi-temporal satellite imagery processed within Google Earth Engine. The territory has been ranked based on the typification of geohazards, and an analysis of the factors contributing to their formation has been conducted using remote sensing methods and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Key geomorphological parameters, including slope steepness, aspect, and curvature, were combined with vegetation health (NDVI) and soil moisture (MI) indices to identify areas prone to landslides. The analysis revealed that steep slopes, concave curvatures, low vegetation density, and high soil moisture significantly increase landslide risk. The impact of military activities, land use changes, and climate variability further intensified slope instability. Automated cloud-based processing enabled efficient data integration, multi-temporal analysis, and rapid generation of a refined landslide susceptibility map, supporting targeted risk mitigation strategies.