Tectonic process analysis in Zagros Mountain with the aid of drainage networks and topography maps dated 1950-2001 in GIS. by Pirasteh, Saied, Pradhan, Biswajeet, Rizvi, Syed M.

“…In this study, a digital elevation model was used for hydrological study/watershed management, topography, geology, tectonic geomorphology, and morphometric analysis. …”
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Application of Geographic Information System in seismic hazard assessment for the Central Alborz, Iran by Mousavi, Seyed Ramzan

“…GIS based methodology is introduced to combine available information on seismicity, tectonics and strong ground-motion. The external computer programs applied in this work are linked to the GIS, adding flexibility and analytical capabilities to the seismic hazard procedure. …”
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SAR interferometry analysis from 2015 Mw 6.0 earthquake in Ranau, Sabah using Alos Palsar-2 data by Abd Razak, Janatul Aziera, Rambat, Shuib, Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid

“…The 2015 Sabah earthquake on June 5 at Mw 6.0 suggests that the faulty lines around the tectonic landform in the region is active and, in future, the seismically active plate is capable of generating an even greater earthquake in terms of its magnitude or intensity scale. …”
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Geological and geoelectrical survey of groundwater potential in the Astaneh-Kouchesfahan plain, Iran. by Saatsaz, Masoud, Sulaiman, Wan Nor Azmin, Ebrahim, Shaharin, Khodapanah, Leila

“…For this reason, detailed regional geological, tectonic and geophysical data were gathered to better understand the behavior of hydrogeological zones in the system. …”
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Landslides and active faults using remote sensing and GIS techniques in Central Alborz mountains, Iran by Mousavi, Seyed Ramzan, Pirasteh, Saied, Mansor, Shattri, Ali, Amani

“…The use of a (15m) DEM is a potential substitute in tectonic activity analysis, as it highly correlates with slope instability, geomorphologic processes and factors affecting landslides. …”
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Beyond building: architecture through the human body by Abd. Manan, Mohd. Shahrudin, Smith, Chris L.

“…Beyond the gestalt discourse of form and shape of tectonic buildings, the human body plays an imperative role throughout the whole process of production, exchange, and consumption of everyday architecture. …”
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PFR model and GiT for landslide susceptibility mapping: a case study from Central Alborz, Iran by Jadda, Mehrnoosh, Mohd Shafri, Helmi Zulhaidi, Mansor, Shattri

“…In northern parts of Iran such as the Alborz Mountain belt, frequent landslides occur due to a combination of climate and geologic conditions with high tectonic activities. This results in millions of dollars of financial damages annually excluding casualties and unrecoverable resources. …”
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Remote sensing & GIS applications by Pirasteh, Saied, Mahmud, Ahmad Rodzi, Mahmoodzadeh, Amir

“…The second chapter enumerates the type of the disasters and its principle with causes in general; and highlights landslides, rock falls emphasis on stability and instability. the third and fourth chapters will discuss tectonic geomorphology and structural mapping practically in zagros mountain Iran, respectively. …”
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The effect of soil cohesion and friction angles on reverse faults by Ghafari, Mehdi, Nahazanan, Haslinda, Md Yusoff, Zainuddin, Ghiasi, Vahed

“…More recently, earthquakes have occurred in Taiwan, China (Chi-Chi fault), and elsewhere, causing loss of lives and destroying many buildings and structures. These tectonic movements have gained attention from engineers, and in the past 15 years, the focus has been on faulting mechanisms. …”
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Landslide susceptibility evaluation and factor effect analysis using Probabilistic-Frequency Ratio model by Jadda, Mehrnoosh, Mohd Shafri, Helmi Zulhaidi, Mansor, Shattri, Sharifikia, Mohammad, Pirasteh, Saeid

“…In the North parts of Iran (Alborz Mountain belt), landslides occur frequently due to climatologic and geologic conditions with high tectonic activities. That results, annually, millions of dollars financial defects excluding casualties and unrecoverable resources. …”
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Landslide Hazard Analysis Using Frequency Ratio Model by Jadda, Mehrnoosh

“…In the north part of Iran (Alborz Mountain belt), landslides occur frequently due to climatologic and geologic conditions and high tectonic activities, that results, annually, millions of dollars financial defect excluding casualties and unrecoverable resources. …”
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Latent heat flux and air temperature anomalies along an active fault zone associated with recent Iran earthquakes by Alvan, Habibeh Valizadeh, Azad, Farid Haydari, Mansor, Shattri

“…These anomalies prior to impending earthquakes can be attributed to the thermodynamic, degassing and ionization processes which are believed to be activated by the accumulated stress in the ground, insensible movements of the tectonic blocks, and micro-fracturing in the rocks especially along area’s active faults. …”
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A new hybrid model using Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) technique and Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) for regional landslide hazard assessment in... by Dehnavi, Alireza, Aghdam, Iman Nasiri, Pradhan, Biswajeet, Morshed Varzandeh, Mohammad Hossein

“…Step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis (SWARA) method Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) Geographical information system (GIS) Remote sensing Iran In recent years, Iran has experienced many landslides due to high tectonic activity, and a variety of geological and climatic conditions. …”
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Development of a visualization model for detecting fractures in Kuala Lumpur limestone for geological engineering purposes by Mohamed Elmahdy, Samy Ismail Mohamed

“…Their orientations are dominantly found in NE-SW, NW-SE, WNW-ESE and E-W directions and correspond well with regional tectonic zones of the South East Asia. The study revealed that the ridge which reflect footwall of fault zone and valley which reflect fault plain represent 47% and 41% respectively. …”
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