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Volume 2 Issue 2 : December 2023 (Published)

Earthquakes in the Tibet Region and Their Socioeconomic Impacts

Tibet is the southernmost province of China and is one of the most seismically active areas in the world, experiencing regular earthquakes due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. These seismic activities not only affect the unique geological landscape but also have deep socioeconomic impacts. This article gives a comprehensive account of the multifaceted effects of eart...

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Flood Prevention Strategies in China: A Review of Policies, Technologies, and Practices

Flooding remains a persistent challenge in China, attributed to its diverse geography, rapid development, and changing climatic conditions. This article offers a comprehensive account of China's flood prevention strategies, highlighting both infrastructural measures, such as dams and urban drainage systems, and non-structural strategies, including early warning systems, land use planning, wetla...

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Overview of Circular Structures of Various Origins and Sizes in Egypt as a Contribution to Natural Hazard Data Mining Based on Remote Sensing Data and Geoinformation Systems (GIS) Analysis

This study is focused on the detection and typification of circular features with different sizes, origins, and states of erosion as well as on their surrounding tectonic setting, as well as on their impact on the environment and on the occurrence of natural hazards based on different satellite data of Egypt. Sentinel 2, Landsat and ASTER images and Sentinel 1- and ALOS L-band Phased Array Synt...

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