Advanced Methods in Geomorphic Analysis and Flood-Prone Landscape Dynamics
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 74
Special Issue Editor
Interests: geomorphology; fluvial geomorphology; geomorphometry; field geomorphology; remote sensing; geodiversity; geoheritage; geoconservation
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Dear Colleagues,
Advancements in the geomorphological analysis of physical landscapes require the development of more advanced investigative methodologies. This is essential for enhancing our comprehension of process–form relationships. Physical landscape evolution is mainly influenced by three primary factors: climate change, tectonic activity, and human intervention. Consequently, a deep understanding of areas exhibiting natural versus anthropogenic geological and geomorphological susceptibility is crucial, attainable through advanced investigative techniques aimed at risk mitigation.
The spatial distribution of susceptibility to flooding, landslides, and seismic events can be ascertained via detailed analyses. For instance, a critical aspect of assessing flood hazards involves the study of channel hydrology and sheetwash processes, as these directly govern water flow and discharge within fluvial systems. Debris/alluvial fans and piedmont areas, along with river networks, represent particularly vulnerable zones where sediment routing at the outlet of drainage basins can lead to rapid landscape degradation and substantial impacts on human activities.
This Special Issue is dedicated to promoting high-quality research papers that present advanced methodologies for landscape analysis, with the goal of mitigating susceptibility in areas prone to damage. The papers will address fundamental questions regarding the strategic implementation of community-level actions to reduce damages, as well as the appropriate application of zoning activities in susceptible areas for risk mitigation. We welcome papers that present multidisciplinary approaches and focus on original and advanced methods in the geomorphic analysis of landscapes. The application of advanced GIS techniques in geomorphic analysis is particularly encouraged and will be highly appreciated.
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Ivo Giano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- methods in geomorphology
- landscape susceptibility
- risk mitigation
- GIS application
- engineering geology
- natural processes vs. human activity
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