Earth Observation Systems in Geology Mass Identification, Investigation and Inventory Mapping

Dear Colleagues,

Geological disasters have affected human activities and economic development for a long time. The identification, investigation, inventory and mapping of landslides, debris flows, rockfalls, glacier movements, glacier debris flows, alluvial fans and other geology masses has always been an important research direction of natural disaster risk research. With the rapid development of Earth observation technology, it has achieved unique advantages in long-time series regional data accumulation, multi-parameter high-frequency monitoring, multi-factor comprehensive analysis and emergency relief support. There have been many contributions to geohazard detection and characterization. The interpretation of geological masses has gradually shifted from field census and visual interpretation to human–computer interactive interpretation. With the introduction of new technologies and methods such as 3S technology and intelligent algorithms, monitoring and assessment studies are necessary to adapt to the rapid development of Earth observation technology. The aim of this research topic is to explore the application of Earth observation systems in geology mass identification, investigation and inventory mapping. We welcome research topics on remote sensing technology, DEM-assisted optical remote sensing images and InSAR, intelligent machine learning algorithms to automate geology mass extraction based on geology mass features. We also welcome a wider range of geohazard-related research to join our topic.

Prof. Dr. Shibiao Bai
Prof. Dr. Jinghui Fan
Topic Editors