Monitoring and Evaluation of Geological Disaster Using Remote Sensing Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Geological disasters exert a profound influence on both human society and natural ecosystems, necessitating vigilant monitoring to mitigate their adverse impacts. Traditional methods involving human intervention are both financially and logistically prohibitive, not to mention fraught with substantial risk. Fortunately, there has been a growing reliance on remote sensing technologies as a safer and more cost-effective solution to these challenges. In recent decades, the theories governing various remote sensing technologies have matured significantly, enhancing the feasibility of utilizing these tools for geological disaster monitoring. These advancements have led to an improvement in the accuracy and precision of monitoring efforts, fostering a more data-driven approach to disaster risk assessment and management. Despite the progress in this field, several challenges persist in leveraging remote sensing technologies for geological disaster detection. One primary issue is the limitations associated with spatial and temporal resolutions of the technologies, which can constrain the monitoring of small-scale events or rapid changes effectively. Additionally, integrating data from diverse sources to enhance predictive modeling presents a significant hurdle, primarily due to compatibility and data harmonization issues.

In light of these developments and persistent challenges, we are seeking submissions for a special issue that presents innovative research articles focused on advancing the current capabilities of remote sensing technologies in monitoring and evaluating geological disasters. The contents of this special issue include but are not limited to various remote sensing techniques to study landslides, earthquakes, debris flows, land subsidence, ground subsidence, volcanic activity and other geological hazards. We look forward to your submissions.

Dr. Sansar Meena
Guest Editor

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• natural hazards
• geological disaster
• InSAR
• GIS
• landslide risk
• earthquake
• deformation monitoring