Essays about: "landslide"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the word landslide.
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1. A Comparative Analysis of Decision Tree Models in Identifying Landslide Susceptibility and Type Classification
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Landslides pose a significant risk to human life and infrastructure, especially in Italy, which has a high frequency of landslide occurrences. To mitigate these hazards, Landslide Susceptibility Mapping (LSM) is crucial for identifying risk areas and developing appropriate mitigation strategies. READ MORE
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2. Changes in Gishwati-Mukura Forest and effects on biodiversity, floods, and landslides - recommendations for sustainable forest management
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresursläraAbstract : Rainforests are of great importance for biodiversity and several ecosystem services. In Rwanda, a considerable decline in rainforest covers have been observed during the last decades. The Gishwati-Mukura Forest is one of the rainforests in Rwanda that has experienced a substantial reduction in forest cover, 99.4 %. READ MORE
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3. ‘A Taste of democracy’: Burmese Conception of Democracy in the Aftermath of the Coup
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : In November 2020, the National League for Democracy, headed by Aung San Suu Kyi, won a landslide victory in the national elections in Myanmar. On February 1, 2021, before the first session of the parliament could convene, the military, known as the Tatmadaw, staged a coup and ousted the democratically elected government. READ MORE
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4. Strategic Planning for Climate Adaptation - a case study of Åre municipality
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildningAbstract : Åre municipality, a well-known skiing resort in Sweden, has been classified as a primary risk area for landslides, due to a combination of global warming and increased pressure from expansion. The purpose of this study is to explore options to strengthen climate adaptation planning and reduce vulnerability in Åre. READ MORE
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5. Landslide Susceptibility Analysis Using Open Geo-spatial Data and Frequency Ratio Technique
University essay from KTH/GeoinformatikAbstract : Landslide susceptibility maps are useful for spatial decision-making to minimize the lossof lives and properties. There are many studies related to the development of landslidesusceptibility maps using various methods such as Analytic Hierarchy Process, Weight ofEvidence and Logistic Regression. READ MORE