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GM3.4 | Geohazard trends and tendencies across climate zones, temporal frameworks, and landscapes
Geohazard trends and tendencies across climate zones, temporal frameworks, and landscapes
Convener: Lukasz Pawlik | Co-conveners: Silvio Rodrigues, Ola Fredin, Akshay Raj Manocha, Dinesh Kumar Sahu
Due to climate change trends and trajectories related geohazards have started to shape the earth’s surface in unprecedented magnitude and frequency. Extreme events are also linked to tectonic activity and volcanism, which together contribute to a large part of the damage to infrastructure and disturbance severity in natural ecosystems. Among various types of geohazards, landslides represent one of the most widespread and damaging geological factors, often occurring in response to intense rainfall, seismic activity, or human-induced landscape changes. Their impacts are especially severe in mountainous and densely populated regions, where early detection and monitoring are critical. Recent advances in remote sensing technologies particularly Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)- have revolutionised how we observe and analyse slope movements, and other types of geohazards, enabling high-resolution, real-time assessments of ground deformation and terrain instability.
This session explores the broader spectrum of geohazard trends and tendencies across diverse climate zones, temporal frameworks, and landscapes. By integrating satellite-based observations, UAV surveys, geospatial modeling, and historical data, we aim to uncover emerging patterns in geohazard behaviour, improve predictive models, and evaluate adaptive strategies for risk mitigation. Case studies from varied environments, ranging from alpine regions to tropical coasts and urban slopes, will illustrate how climate variability, land-use dynamics, and geological processes interact to shape hazard profiles. The session encourages interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance resilience, guide sustainable planning, and support decision-making in geohazard-prone areas.