A GIS-based methodology for drought vulnerability modelling : application at the region of el Honda, Central Algeria
Joint Authors
Bu Latif, Maryam
Bin Masud, Hasan
Source
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2017), pp.53-72, 20 p.
Publisher
National Council for Scientific Research
Publication Date
2017-06-30
Country of Publication
Lebanon
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
History and Geography
Topics
Abstract EN
Desert covers 80% o f the Algerian territory, while the remaining area is covered by Mediterranean forests and arid climate steppe that are characterized by severe vulnerability to different stresses such as drought, especially with the increase o f nefarious human impact and the overuse o f natural resources.
The objective o f this study is to analyse and assess drought vulnerability in the area o f El Hodna in central Algeria.
The methodology was based on the use o f GIS tools and multi-criteria analysis (Analytical hierarchy process) to develop a model o f vulnerability mapping.
The results showed that 35.67% o f the study area was very vulnerable, 32.77% in fragile situation, 19.72% are potentially vulnerable, and only 11.83% o f the surface is not affected.
The drought-vulnerability map provides a basis from which it will be possible to prevent and prepare fo r a drought response.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bu Latif, Maryam& Bin Masud, Hasan. 2017. A GIS-based methodology for drought vulnerability modelling : application at the region of el Honda, Central Algeria. Lebanese Science Journal،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.53-72.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-752354
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bu Latif, Maryam& Bin Masud, Hasan. A GIS-based methodology for drought vulnerability modelling : application at the region of el Honda, Central Algeria. Lebanese Science Journal Vol. 18, no. 1 (2017), pp.53-72.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-752354
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bu Latif, Maryam& Bin Masud, Hasan. A GIS-based methodology for drought vulnerability modelling : application at the region of el Honda, Central Algeria. Lebanese Science Journal. 2017. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.53-72.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-752354
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 70-72
Record ID
BIM-752354