Abstract
This research aims to assess the geomorphological hazards in the Rawanduz district, a region characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain located in northern Iraq, specifically in Erbil Governorate. Due to its diverse topography and high natural risk, the Rawanduz district requires a thorough analysis to identify potential hazards such as landslides and erosion. The research relies on the analysis of geological, topographical, and climatic data using Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. The primary goal of this assessment is to develop strategies for risk mitigation and disaster management in the Rawanduz district by identifying sensitive areas and providing recommendations for urban planning and optimal land use, thereby contributing to the protection of lives and property and achieving sustainable development in the region. The study concludes that the geomorphological hazards in the study area are distributed across five levels. Very low hazards occupy 29.46% of the area, concentrated in geologically stable regions with low slopes. Low hazards, covering 32.16% of the area, are found in regions with moderate slopes. Medium hazards, accounting for 22.77%, are present in areas with more varied terrain and steeper slopes. High hazards, constituting 12.10%, are concentrated in areas with rugged terrain and steep slopes. Finally, very high hazards occupy the smallest area at 3.51%, located in regions with severe terrain and very steep slopes, making them the most dangerous in the area.
Keywords
Modern Digital Techniques, Rawanduz District, Geomorphological Hazards, Assessment
Recommended Citation
Abdel Karim, Amer Mahmoud
(2025)
"Assessment of Geomorphological Hazards in the Rawanduz District Using Modern Digital Techniques,"
Uruk for Humanities: Vol. 18:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://muthuruk.mu.edu.iq/journal/vol18/iss2/1
