Frontiers in Earth Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Rainfall-induced
geological
disasters
are
widespread
in
the
Jianghuai
region
of
China,
endangering
human
lives
and
socioeconomic
activities.
Anhui
Province,
a
hotspot
for
these
disasters,
warrants
thorough
analysis
temporal
spatial
distribution
their
correlation
with
rainfall
effective
forecasting
warning.
This
study
divides
Province
into
Dabie
Mountains,
southern
other
areas
based
on
different
background
conditions,
establishes
threshold
warning
models
each.
We
reconstructed
collection
disaster
precipitation
records
data
from
2008
to
2023.
Using
binary
logistic
regression,
we
analyzed
between
factors
selected
optimal
attenuation
parameters
area,
determined
critical
levels.
Results
show:
(1)
Landslides
collapses
main
types,
mostly
occurring
high
altitude
like
concentrated
rainy
season
June
-
July
each
year;
(2)
Rainfall
is
inducer,
both
single
heavy
processes
sustained
influencing
occurrence,
through
combined
effect;
(3)
Effective
significantly
correlated
day
previous
8
days
rainfall.
The
coefficients
regions
0.60,
0.66,
0.61,
respectively.
shows
that
setting
fine
tuned
better
than
province
wide
threshold.
With
79%
forecast
accuracy,
it
can
provide
scientific
basis
meteorological
risk
Province.
Land,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(1), С. 172 - 172
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
The
effectiveness
of
data-driven
landslide
susceptibility
mapping
relies
on
data
integrity
and
advanced
geospatial
analysis;
however,
selecting
the
most
suitable
method
identifying
key
regional
factors
remains
a
challenging
task.
To
address
this,
this
study
assessed
performance
six
machine
learning
models,
including
Convolutional
Neural
Networks
(CNNs),
Random
Forest
(RF),
Categorical
Boosting
(CatBoost),
their
CNN-based
hybrid
models
(CNN+RF
CNN+CatBoost),
Stacking
Ensemble
(SE)
combining
CNN,
RF,
CatBoost
in
along
Karakoram
Highway
northern
Pakistan.
Twelve
were
examined,
categorized
into
Topography/Geomorphology,
Land
Cover/Vegetation,
Geology,
Hydrology,
Anthropogenic
Influence.
A
detailed
inventory
272
occurrences
was
compiled
to
train
models.
proposed
stacking
ensemble
improve
modeling,
with
achieving
an
AUC
0.91.
Hybrid
modeling
enhances
accuracy,
CNN–RF
boosting
RF’s
from
0.85
0.89
CNN–CatBoost
increasing
CatBoost’s
0.87
0.90.
Chi-square
(χ2)
values
(9.8–21.2)
p-values
(<0.005)
confirm
statistical
significance
across
This
identifies
approximately
20.70%
area
as
high
very
risk,
SE
model
excelling
detecting
high-risk
zones.
Key
influencing
showed
slight
variations
while
multicollinearity
among
variables
remained
minimal.
approach
reduces
uncertainties,
prediction
supports
decision-makers
implementing
effective
mitigation
strategies.
Frontiers in Earth Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Flood
forecasting
is
crucial
for
disaster
mitigation,
particularly
in
regions
prone
to
flash
floods.
This
study
introduces
a
novel
flood
framework
by
coupling
the
Geomorphological
Instantaneous
Unit
Hydrograph
(GIUH)
with
Xinanjiang
model
and
optimizing
parameters
using
Cooperation
Search
Algorithm
(CSA).
Applied
across
six
diverse
Chinese
catchments,
significantly
improved
computational
efficiency
accuracy.
Key
findings
demonstrate
that:
1)
CSA
achieved
high
Nash-Sutcliffe
Efficiency
(NSE
>0.9)
only
16
optimization
trials
on
average,
outperforming
SCE-UA
algorithms;
2)
The
performed
exceptionally
data-sparse
regions,
achieving
NSE
values
>0.9
even
minimal
datasets;
3)
Enhanced
runoff
routing
via
GIUH
enabled
accurate
simulation
of
extreme
rainfall
events.
These
results
highlight
framework’s
potential
operational
management
globally.
Future
research
will
expand
validation
datasets
explore
applications
varied
hydrological
climatic
conditions.
Water,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1), С. 120 - 120
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2025
The
prediction
of
debris
flows
is
essential
for
safeguarding
infrastructure
and
minimizing
the
economic
losses
associated
with
hazards.
Traditional
empirical
theoretical
models,
while
providing
foundational
insights,
often
struggle
to
capture
complex
nonlinear
behaviors
inherent
in
flows.
This
study
aims
enhance
flow
by
integrating
modeling
data-driven
approaches.
We
model
as
a
viscoplastic
fluid,
employing
Herschel–Bulkley
rheological
describe
its
behavior.
By
combining
kinematic
wave
lubrication
theory,
we
develop
comprehensive
framework
that
encapsulates
mechanical
physics
identifies
key
governing
parameters.
Numerical
solutions
this
are
utilized
generate
an
extensive
training
dataset,
which
subsequently
used
train
support
vector
regression
(SVR)
model.
SVR
targets
slide
depth
velocity
upon
impact,
using
explanatory
variables
including
yield
stress,
material
density,
source
area
length,
slope
length.
demonstrates
high
predictive
accuracy,
achieving
coefficients
determination
R2
0.956
0.911
at
impact.
Additionally,
relative
residuals
σ
primarily
distributed
within
range
−0.05
0.05
both
These
results
indicate
proposed
hybrid
not
only
incorporates
fundamental
physical
mechanisms
but
also
significantly
enhances
performance
through
optimization.
underscores
critical
advantage
merging
models
machine
learning
techniques,
offering
robust
tool
improved
risk
assessment,
can
inform
development
more
effective
early
warning
systems
mitigation
measures.
Frontiers in Earth Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025
Introduction
This
study
investigates
the
backward
erosion
piping
mechanism
and
its
dependency
on
model
size
through
both
experiments
numerical
simulations.
The
objective
is
to
understand
how
different
dimensions
affect
hydraulic
gradients
behavior
in
dike
systems.
Methods
Numerical
simulations
were
performed
using
finite
element
method
(FEM),
where
foundation
was
modeled
3D
seepage
flow
simulated
under
various
gradients.
Physical
also
conducted
small-scale
models
verify
results
effects
of
size.
Results
Discussion
show
that
dikes
without
blanket
layers,
increase
steadily
as
channel
develops,
leading
upstream
failure.
In
contrast,
with
a
layer
exhibit
stabilizing
effect:
gradient
initially
decreases
before
increasing,
self-healing
phenomenon
halts
further
progression.
reveals
effect—indicated
by
gradients—diminishes
larger
becomes
negligible
beyond
certain
threshold.
Additionally,
interaction
between
width
depth
significantly
influences
progression
piping.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
for
designing
more
resilient
systems
improving
flood
protection
strategies.
Frontiers in Earth Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
Extreme
rainfall
events
are
frequent,
particularly
in
economically
underdeveloped
hilly
areas,
where
conventional
hydrological
models
struggle
to
accurately
simulate
the
formation
of
flash
floods.
Therefore,
this
study
focuses
on
Daxi
River
Basin
Guangdong
Province.
First,
CMIP6
precipitation
data
is
utilized
analyze
future
variations
interannual
and
monthly
scales.
Compared
baseline
period,
annual
increases
under
all
three
scenarios.
Next,
design
storms
with
a
return
period
greater
than
2
years
allocated
into
patterns.
By
combining
accumulated
soil
moisture
content,
different
distributed
applied
calculate
corresponding
flood
discharges
for
events.
The
results
indicate
that:
1)
Precipitation
SSP5-8.5
scenario
generally
higher
SSP1-2.6
SSP2-4.5
scenarios,
showing
mildest
increase.
2)
peak
simulated
by
CREST
model
relatively
low,
at
235.4
m³/s,
fewer
covered,
which
significantly
lower
simulation
accuracy
CNFF
model.
3)
has
low
probability
experiencing
disasters
exceeding
10-year
from
2026
2070.
above
research
will
provide
important
references
disaster
prevention
similar
basins.