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Author : Chen, Z.; and Wang, J.
Date : 2002.
Title : A GIS application in landslide hazard mapping.
Publication : Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers – Ontario Division. University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. October 25-26, 2002.
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Abstract
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been applied to natural hazard prediction, monitoring and mitigation, such as landslide hazard. Most GIS landslide research projects were conducted in small areas with large-scale maps. In a small area, detailed spatial data may be available and field survey is easier. However, the medium scale or regional research is more representative and significant to the region. The objective of this study is to produce a medium scale regional landslide hazard map, using a GIS system and multivariate statistical analysis, based on landslide occurrences in the past and analysis of several terrain, geologic and land cover factors. A case study is conducted in Fort Simpson area, Mackenzie river valley, Northwest Territories, Canada.
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