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20201206092706application Of Gis Methods To Assess Earthquake Destruction At Haradh Riyadh 1 1

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DESTRUCTION AT HARADH, RIYADH 1
Application of GIS Methods to Assess Earthquake Destruction at Haradh, Riyadh
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APPLICATION OF GIS METHODS TO ASSESS EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION AT
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Application of GIS Methods to Assess Earthquake Destruction at Haradh, Riyadh
This study explores an earthquake that occurred in a small village in Haradh Region, east
of Riyadh. The earthquake measured 3.79 on the Richter scale where its epicenter was
determined to be about 32 kilometers East of Haradh and at a depth of 8 kilometers (Saudi News,
2020). The aim of this research is to determine potentially hazardous areas with regard to
landslides after an earthquake. The study used geographical information system, satellite images,
and topographical maps as base data to assess the topic under study in this region. The study
defined active landslides based on data collected from soil map, slope map, and aspect maps of
the region under study. Generally, the study will provide a conclusive study that will show that
remote sensing and geographical information systems are crucial sources of data that will help in
the establishment of effective emergency response plans as well as urbanization and
infrastructural planning in the region.
Background and scenario
An earthquake refers to a sudden movement of the earth’s crust, which is caused by
sudden release of strained forces that has accrued over a long period. Youssef & Maerz (2013)
explain that earth movements normally involve the movement of plate tectonics that move either
under, over, or alongside each other. At times the movement could be gradual, or at other times
the tectonic plates may by interlocked eventually necessitating a sudden movement when the
strain grows significant enough for to enable movement. In case the sudden release of strain
occurs close, or in, a populated area, it may cause massive destruction of property and a high
death toll.

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Running head: APPLICATION OF GIS METHODS TO ASSESS EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION AT HARADH, RIYADH Application of GIS Methods to Assess Earthquake Destruction at Haradh, Riyadh Student Name University Name 1 APPLICATION OF GIS METHODS TO ASSESS EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION AT HARADH, RIYADH 2 Application of GIS Methods to Assess Earthquake Destruction at Haradh, Riyadh This study explores an earthquake that occurred in a small village in Haradh Region, east of Riyadh. The earthquake measured 3.79 on the Richter scale where its epicenter was determined to be about 32 kilometers East of Haradh and at a depth of 8 kilometers (Saudi News, 2020). The aim of this research is to determine potentially hazardous areas with regard to landslides after an earthquake. The study used geographical information system, satellite images, and topographical maps as base data to assess the topic under study in this region. The study defined active landslides based on data collected from soil map, slope map, and aspect maps of the region under study. Generally, the study will provide a conclusive study that will show that remote sensing and geographical information systems are crucial sources of data that will help in the establishment of effective emergency response plans as well as urbanization and infrastructural planning in the region. Background and scenario An earthquake refers to a sudden movement of the earth’s crust, which is caused by sudden release of strained forces that has accrued over a ...
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