Statistical parameters for geomorphological zoning of the Lebanese orography

Abstract EN

Generally, the terrain is characterized by its morphology in terms of similarity and homogeneity, and there are many methods of dividing the terrain into homogeneous zones.

This research came to classify the Lebanese terrain into homogeneous zones by statistical methods based on digital elevation models and for the validation of these geomorphological zones.

The resulted map was compared to the geomorphometry and floor vegetation maps of Lebanon after updating them based on the models of digital elevations.

The old geomorphometry and vegetation zoning maps of Lebanon were made from topographic maps digitized and updated based on digital elevation models and GIS geoprocessing algorithms to form a validation platform for the resulted geomorphological zoning map.

A climatological interpretation of each of the generated geomorphological zone could help more in the understanding of the Lebanese orography