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oa Assessment of Changes in the Water Surface Area of the Shatsk Lakes using GIS Tools
- 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
Determining changes in the areas of lakes over a long period makes it possible to obtain information about the dynamics of changes in the sizes of water bodies. This allows for the study of natural processes, such as shoreline erosion, sediment accumulation, and other changes occurring in the lake ecosystem.
Changes in the water surface area can indicate problems related to environmental security. A decrease in lake area may suggest a drop in water levels, resource depletion, or a negative impact on the ecosystem.
Incorporating remote sensing (RS) data into the monitoring process will enhance the frequency of observations and the promptness of detecting changes. This, in turn, will help make more accurate decisions to mitigate the consequences of changes in the water balance of water bodies and to identify the causes of these changes.
The purpose of the study is to determine the changes in the water surface areas of the Shatsk group of lakes for the period from 1984 to 2024 based on remote sensing data.