Growing City and Rapid Land Use Transition: Assessing Multiple Hazards and Risks in the Pokhara Valley, Nepal

Growing City and Rapid Land Use Transition: Assessing Multiple Hazards and Risks in the Pokhara Valley, Nepal

Pokhara is one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world with a unique geological setting. This important tourist city is under intense pressure from rapid urbanization and population growth. Multiple hazards and risks are rapidly increasing in Pokhara due to unsustainable land use practic...

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Main Authors: Bhagawat Rimal, Himlal Baral, Nigel E. Stork, Kiran Paudyal, Sushila Rijal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-10-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
urbanization
land use/land cover change
multiple hazard
Pokhara valley
assessments
Nepal
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/4/4/957

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