Impact of Land Use Change Due to Urbanisation on Surface Runoff Using GIS-Based SCS–CN Method: A Case Study of Xiamen City, China

Impact of Land Use Change Due to Urbanisation on Surface Runoff Using GIS-Based SCS–CN Method: A Case Study of Xiamen City, China

Rapid urban development results in visible changes in land use due to increase in impervious surfaces from human construction and decrease in pervious areas. Urbanisation influences the hydrological cycle of an area, resulting in less infiltration, higher flood peak, and surface runoff. This study a...

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Main Authors: Sabita Shrestha, Shenghui Cui, Lilai Xu, Lihong Wang, Bikram Manandhar, Shengping Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
land use change
surface runoff
urban development
green infrastructure
Xiamen
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/8/839

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