Assessing risk-prone areas in the Kratovska Reka catchment (North Macedonia) by integrating advanced geospatial analytics and flash flood potential index DOI Creative Commons
Bojana Aleksova, Ivica Milevski,

Risto Mijalov

et al.

Open Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract This study presents a comprehensive analysis of flash flood susceptibility in the Kratovska Reka catchment area Northeastern North Macedonia, integrating Geographic Information System, remote sensing, and field survey data. Key factors influencing dynamics, including Slope, Lithology, Land use, Vegetation index, were investigated to develop Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI). Mapping slope variation using 5-m Digital Elevation Model (DEM) revealed higher slopes eastern tributaries compared western counterparts. Lithological units classified based on erosion processes, with clastic sediments identified as most prone floods. use highlighted non-irrigated agricultural surfaces areas sparse vegetation highly susceptible. Integration these into FFPI model provided insights susceptibility, results indicating medium risk across catchment. The average value is 1.9, considering that values range from 1 5. Also, terrains susceptible floods found be 49.34%, risk. Field data validated model, revealing significant overlap between hotspot for high-risk regions by FFPI. An coefficient was calculated each tributary (sub-catchment) Reka. According Latišnica had highest potential floods, 2.16. These findings offer valuable spatial planning management, implications both local national-scale applications. Future research directions include incorporating machine learning techniques enhance modeling accuracy reduce subjectivity assigning weighting factors.

Language: Английский

Assessing Historical Landslide Risk Management Based on Trigger Magnitude and Consequences: A Case Study from the Rokko Mountains, Kobe, Japan DOI Creative Commons
Tadamichi Sato, Yasuhiro Shuin

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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Depopulation in the Visok micro-region: Toward demographic and economic revitalization DOI Creative Commons
Ksenija Marković, Aleksandar Radivojević, Rastko Marković

et al.

Open Geosciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract The demographic potential of the settlements in Visok micro-region has been significantly disrupted since 1948. latest census (2022) shows that now consists very small settlements, all with fewer than 100 inhabitants. In 22 villages micro-region, there are only 504 inhabitants, unfavorable age structures. region’s average remained above 65 for last 30 years, older surrounding areas. Low salaries, bad infrastructure, and industrialization Pirot City represent main reasons depopulation. Zavoj Lake catastrophe caused three to be submerged, which accelerated depopulation even more. Most remaining inhabitants engaged farming or work construction, stone, forestry industries, sheep being a notable tradition. local population strong ecological awareness, advocating industries align nature, creating an ideal environment nature enthusiasts scientists. way revitalization is have organized seasonal migrations based on summer tourist season. aim would national-level plan brand untouched traditional agricultural products complete experience.

Language: Английский

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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: GEOGRAPHICAL BRANDING AS A POSSIBLE FACTOR OF REVITALIZATION OF SERBIAN VILLAGES – A CASE STUDY OF THE VISOK MICROREGION DOI Creative Commons
Aleksandar Radivojević, Rastko Marković, Ksenija Marković

et al.

Ekonomika poljoprivrede, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71(2), P. 551 - 568

Published: June 19, 2024

The objective of this paper is to emphasize, branding as one the possible ways take concrete steps towards reaffirming local values and traditional knowledge rural populations in Serbia. Based on information gathered field, well from existing literature sources, main goal study promote products Visok microregion. Due very alarming demographic data, may be last chance for revitalizing region. In study, we highlighted following products: Pirot kilim (Pirot rug), Pirot/Stara Planina lamb, Kachkaval cheese, Stara honey, potato. Besides agriculture, micr oregion also has exceptional tourist potential. conclusion emphasizes that only viable path revitalization through planned investment. Such investment would facilitate development infrastructure help restore population, thus enabling creation sustainable development.

Language: Английский

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2

Assessing risk-prone areas in the Kratovska Reka catchment (North Macedonia) by integrating advanced geospatial analytics and flash flood potential index DOI Creative Commons
Bojana Aleksova, Ivica Milevski,

Risto Mijalov

et al.

Open Geosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract This study presents a comprehensive analysis of flash flood susceptibility in the Kratovska Reka catchment area Northeastern North Macedonia, integrating Geographic Information System, remote sensing, and field survey data. Key factors influencing dynamics, including Slope, Lithology, Land use, Vegetation index, were investigated to develop Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI). Mapping slope variation using 5-m Digital Elevation Model (DEM) revealed higher slopes eastern tributaries compared western counterparts. Lithological units classified based on erosion processes, with clastic sediments identified as most prone floods. use highlighted non-irrigated agricultural surfaces areas sparse vegetation highly susceptible. Integration these into FFPI model provided insights susceptibility, results indicating medium risk across catchment. The average value is 1.9, considering that values range from 1 5. Also, terrains susceptible floods found be 49.34%, risk. Field data validated model, revealing significant overlap between hotspot for high-risk regions by FFPI. An coefficient was calculated each tributary (sub-catchment) Reka. According Latišnica had highest potential floods, 2.16. These findings offer valuable spatial planning management, implications both local national-scale applications. Future research directions include incorporating machine learning techniques enhance modeling accuracy reduce subjectivity assigning weighting factors.

Language: Английский

Citations

1