Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM
Fractal investigation isa valuable technique to model and quantify the composite patterns of natural similar objects. This study investigates Neotectonics using ASTER-GDEM. Fractal technique for extraction of topographic fractal dimension (Dtopo) and vertical dissection (Rtopo-surf)...
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| author | Amer Masood, Syed Amer Mahmood, Muhammad Khubaib Abuzar, Abid Ali, Ahmed Muneeb Mehta, Muhammad Shafiq |
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| description | Fractal investigation isa valuable technique to model and quantify the composite patterns of natural similar objects. This study investigates Neotectonics using ASTER-GDEM. Fractal technique for extraction of topographic fractal dimension (Dtopo) and vertical dissection (Rtopo-surf) were used to assess the Neotectonics deformation. Geomorphological regions can be demarcated by using above mentioned procedures as they reveal the topographic evolutionary stages as an evaluation of topographic textures. The idea is to recognize the zones that are strongly influenced by Neotectonics. Astore-Deosai-Skardu (ADS) region in Gilgit-Baltistan was selected for this purpose as it lies between MKT and MMT which is experiencing surface topographic deformation (STD) caused by anti-clock-wise progression and subduction of Indian plate beneath Eurasia. The results obtained illustrates that Dtopo and Rtopo-surf show anomalies in the ADS region that clearly represent a robust control of nearby MMT, MKT and KkF and highlights their significance to describe regions vulnerable to Neotectonics and related deadly events threatening precious human lives and infrastructure damages. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-29ba34ec5eaf42938eb9ef3502c0a7ba2022-12-22T02:00:03ZengSociety of Economic Geologists and Mineral TechnologistsInternational Journal of Economic and Environment Geology2223-957X2223-957X2019-11-011030106Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEMAmer Masood, Syed Amer Mahmood, Muhammad Khubaib Abuzar, Abid Ali, Ahmed Muneeb Mehta, Muhammad Shafiq0Department of Space Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Hailey College, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, Karachi, PakistanFractal investigation isa valuable technique to model and quantify the composite patterns of natural similar objects. This study investigates Neotectonics using ASTER-GDEM. Fractal technique for extraction of topographic fractal dimension (Dtopo) and vertical dissection (Rtopo-surf) were used to assess the Neotectonics deformation. Geomorphological regions can be demarcated by using above mentioned procedures as they reveal the topographic evolutionary stages as an evaluation of topographic textures. The idea is to recognize the zones that are strongly influenced by Neotectonics. Astore-Deosai-Skardu (ADS) region in Gilgit-Baltistan was selected for this purpose as it lies between MKT and MMT which is experiencing surface topographic deformation (STD) caused by anti-clock-wise progression and subduction of Indian plate beneath Eurasia. The results obtained illustrates that Dtopo and Rtopo-surf show anomalies in the ADS region that clearly represent a robust control of nearby MMT, MKT and KkF and highlights their significance to describe regions vulnerable to Neotectonics and related deadly events threatening precious human lives and infrastructure damages.http://www.econ-environ-geol.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/300/215aster-gdemfractalvertical dissectionneotectonicsadsgilgit-baltistan |
| spellingShingle | Amer Masood, Syed Amer Mahmood, Muhammad Khubaib Abuzar, Abid Ali, Ahmed Muneeb Mehta, Muhammad Shafiq Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM International Journal of Economic and Environment Geology aster-gdem fractal vertical dissection neotectonics ads gilgit-baltistan |
| title | Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM |
| title_full | Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM |
| title_short | Evaluation of Fractal Dimension and Topographic Surface Roughness (Vertical Dissection) in Astore-Deosai-Skardu Region in GIS Environment Using ASTER GDEM |
| title_sort | evaluation of fractal dimension and topographic surface roughness vertical dissection in astore deosai skardu region in gis environment using aster gdem |
| topic | aster-gdem fractal vertical dissection neotectonics ads gilgit-baltistan |
| url | http://www.econ-environ-geol.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/300/215 |
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