Advances in Geological Hazard Characterization and Assessment: Merging Remote Sensing with Direct Surveys

Dear Colleagues,

Geological hazards, including landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, pose significant risks to human life and infrastructure worldwide. These events can lead to massive economic losses, societal disruption, and environmental degradation. As our understanding of these hazards evolves, the integration of advanced remote sensing technologies with traditional direct surveys has proven to be a game-changer. This combination enables more accurate characterization and assessment of geological hazards, offering a comprehensive understanding that is crucial for effective risk management and mitigation strategies. The advancements in remote sensing, such as UAV LiDAR, InSAR, and high-resolution satellite imagery, have revolutionized the way we monitor and analyze geological processes, especially in remote or inaccessible regions.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advancements in the integration of remote sensing and direct surveys for better characterization and assessment of geological hazards. By bringing together cutting-edge research and methodologies, this Special Issue seeks to showcase how these integrated approaches can enhance our understanding of geological processes and improve hazard prediction and mitigation efforts. This subject is highly relevant to the journal's scope as it addresses the intersection of technological innovation and practical application in the field of geosciences, promoting interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between remote sensing technology and field-based studies.

The Special Issue welcomes original research articles, case studies, review papers, and methodological advances that contribute to the field of geological hazard characterization and assessment. Suggested themes and article types include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Remote Sensing Technologies for Geological Hazards: development, automation, implementation, and validation of new remote sensing algorithms for geological hazard monitoring;
• Geological Hazard Assessment Techniques: case studies demonstrating the integration of remote sensing data with direct surveys for geological hazard assessment;
• Technological Innovations: innovations in UAV LiDAR, InSAR, and other remote sensing technologies that enhance the detection and analysis of geological hazards;
• Data Integration and Modeling: methods for combining remote sensing data with ground-based observations and physical models to improve hazard characterization;
• Applications in Hazard Mitigation: practical applications of integrated remote sensing and direct surveys in developing effective hazard mitigation strategies and policies;
• Review Articles: comprehensive reviews on the latest advancements in integrating remote sensing and direct surveys for geological hazard assessment.

Prof. Dr. Changbao Guo
Prof. Dr. Michele Saroli
Dr. Matteo Albano
Dr. Ping Lu
Guest Editors

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• geological Hazards
• remote sensing
• UAV LiDAR
• InSAR
• high-resolution satellite imagery
• direct Surveys
• hazard assessment
• risk management
• data integration
• hazard mitigation