scholarly journals Terrain Attributes and Drainage Texture as Indicators of Landslide Occurrence in a Part of Garhwal Himalaya, India

1995 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. K. Awasthi ◽  
S. H. Tabatabaei ◽  
Bhawani Singh ◽  
G. S. Mehrotra
Keyword(s):  
Structural Features ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Morphometric Parameter ◽  
Areal Extent ◽  
Landslide Area ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Terrain Attributes ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Drainage Texture

Slope movement processes along with other terrain attributes influence surface morphology of an area. Correlation analysis of nineteen morphometric parameters and the landslide areal extent in 26 third order basins in a part of Garhwal region of the Lesser Himalaya, U.P. India, indicates that fraction of landslide area (Ls) in a basin has statistically significant correlation coefficient of about 0.86, 0.84, 0.68 and -0.55 (at 99% confidence level) with drainage texture (DT), stream frequency (SF), drainage density (DD) and basin circularity (BC) respectively. Drainage texture which is the product of stream frequency and drainage density, is one single morphometric parameter in a basin that has in it, the influence of many morphometric parameters which in turn, are reflection of the cumulative effect of elevation, slope, lithology, structural features, vegetation and hydrological condition. Higher the drainage texture, higher is the landslide areal extent. Based on regression analysis, a relationship between fraction of landslide area (Ls) and drainage texture (DT) of third order basin has been worked out which suggests that the third order basins always have some unstable slope faces. With a drainage texture of about 185, almost all the slopes are expected to be unstable. Relatively stable areas are associated with lower values of drainage texture. Circular basins with low relief have lower values of DT and therefore, their slopes are relatively more stable. This identified relationship is found to be useful within the error limit of 25 percent and is, therefore, recommended for use as a first step towards the landslide hazard zonation in similar terrains.

scholarly journals GIS & Remote Sensing Based Morphometric Parameters and Topographic Changes of the Lower Orashi River in Niger Delta

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desmond Eteh ◽  
Edirin Akpofure ◽  
Solomon Otobo
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Watershed Hydrology ◽  
Drainage Pattern ◽  
Total Size ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Drainage Texture ◽  
Remote Sensing Techniques

In watershed hydrology, the morphometric features of a river basin are vital to examine the lower Orashi River basin morphological and hydrological aspects, as well as its flood potential, based on their morphometric characteristics using remotely sensed SRTM data that was analyzed with ArcGIS software. The areal, linear, and relief aspects of the Orashi River basin were examined as morphometric parameters. The lower Orashi river basin, according to the findings, has a total size of 625.61 km2 and a perimeter of 307.98 km, with a 5th order river network based on Strahler categorization and a dendritic drainage pattern. Because of low drainage density, the drainage texture is very fine, the relief is low, and the slope is very low. Bifurcation ratio, circularity ratio, drainage density aspect ratio, form factor, and stream frequency values indicate that the basin is less elongated and would produce surface runoff for a longer period, while topographic changes show that the river is decreasing with depth in the land area at about the same elevation as a result of sand deposited due to lack of maintenance by dredging, which implies that the basin is morphometrically elevated and sensitive to erosion and flooding. To understand geohydrological features and to plan and manage watersheds, morphometric analysis based on geographic information systems and remote sensing techniques is beneficial.

scholarly journals Morphometric analysis of river subwatersheds using geographic information system and principal component analysis, northeast of Algeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
KHANCHOUL Kamel ◽  
SAAIDIA Bachir
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Geomorphic Parameters ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Basin Area ◽  
Relief Ratio

In the present paper an attempt is made to study the morphometric characteristics of five watersheds which are part of Seybouse and Coastal basin of Constantine located in northeast of Algeria. The study focuses on evaluating the effect of morphometric parameters on land degradation. The Geographical Information Systems which represent efficient tools in determination of drainage basin morphometric properties and principal component analysis are applied to ten geomorphic parameters on twenty subwatersheds, to group the parameters under different components based on significant correlations. Some morphometric parameters are computed and analyzed such as basin area, drainage density, stream frequency, form factor, orographic coefficient, hypsometric integral, and lithology index, basin slope, average overland flow distance, basin relief ratio. Outcomes of the matrix of correlation and principal component analysis of ten geomorphic parameters clearly depict that fifty percent of the variables are strongly correlated with the components like basin area, drainage density, stream frequency, orographic coefficient and relief ratio. It has been found that Guis sub-basin, three sub-basins of the Saf Saf watershed and all the sub-basins of the Mellah watershed are subjected to high land degradation, thus, creating an urgent need for applying soil and water conservation measures.

scholarly journals Drainage basin morphometric analysis and its relationship with altitude of Uttarkashi District

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
N. P. Naithani ◽  
Mala Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Analysis ◽  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Drainage Basins ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Garhwal Himalayas ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Bhagirathi River ◽  
Thrust Zone ◽  
Chlorite Schist

The area of investigation lies between Maneri and Gangnani along the Bhagirathi river in the lesser and central Himalayan block of Garhwal Himalayas. The rocks of Garhwal group are represented by quartzites, sericite quartzite’s and talc chlorite schist intruded by metabasics, whereas the Central crystallines are constituted by gneisses, schists, migmatites and amphibolites. For the purpose of drainage basin morphometric analysis 100 third order drainage basins were marked. Drainage basin morphometric parameters of 100 basins were calculated. On the basis of lithology and tectonic setup,the area was divided into three morphogenetic units viz Central crystallines, Thrust zone and Garhwal group. The basins which were situated below 2500 mts are categorized under low altitudes and above 2500 as basins of higher altitudes.The relationship between deainage basinmorphometric parameters and altitude suggest that basins situated at higher altitude have higher value of stream frequency, number of first and second order streams,fine texture and low drainage density.

scholarly journals Morphometric Analysis of River Donga Watershed in Taraba State Using Remeote Sensing and Gis Techniques

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Adelalu, Temitope Gabriel ◽  
Yusuf, Mohammed Bakoji ◽  
Ibrahim Abdullahi ◽  
Idakwo Victor Iko-Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Analytical Description ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Scientific Database ◽  
Gis Techniques ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Medium Permeability ◽  
Hydrological Investigation ◽  
Development And Management

As climate change infiltrate and influence every sphere of the globe, the continuous study of the drainage features and assessment of the drainage basin as a fundamental geomorphic unit in water resources development and management cannot be relegated. This work has considered the analytical description of the physical division of RDCA. The three domains of the morphometric parameters (linear, areal, and relief aspects of the basin) were considered for the analysis.  Remote sensing and GIS techniques were adopted in the analysis of the data using hydrological and surface tool in ArcGIS 10.2. The acquired SRTM DEM was used to delineate the catchment area and major morphometric parameters were estimated. The results show that the basin is elongated with low leminiscate ratio. RDCA is a 7th order drainage basin, with an area of 11,355 km2, having a length of about 164 km2. Value of drainage density indicates moderate runoff potentials. Stream frequency, bifurcation ratio and constant channel maintenance indicate medium permeability and that the basin produces a flatter peak of direct runoff for a longer duration. Channel encroachment, land use and land cover change seems the cause of perennial flooding in the region than change in drainage features. This study provides scientific database for further comprehensive hydrological investigation of RDCA around which Kashimbilla dam is located.

scholarly journals Morphometric Analyses of Osun Drainage Basin, Southwestern Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akinwumiju A. S. ◽  
Olorunfemi M. O.
Keyword(s):  
Overland Flow ◽  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Main Stream ◽  
Stream Length ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Morphometric Analyses ◽  
Drainage Channels ◽  
Drainage Texture

This study evaluated some morphometric parameters with a view to assessing the infiltration potential of Osun Drainage Basin (ODB), Southwestern Nigeria. Input data were derived from SPOT DEM using ArcGIS 10.3 platform. ODB has an area extent of 2,208.18 km2, and is drained by 1,560 streams with total length of 2,487.7 km. The Relief Ratio (5.6) suggests that ODB is characterized by topographic high and topographic low. Thus, infiltration potential would be low as surface runoff would have less time to infiltrate before entering the drainage channels. The computed values of Drainage Texture (0.52), Stream Number (1,560), Total Stream Length (2,487.7 m) and Main Stream Length (119 m) indicate that larger percentage of annual rainwater would leave ODB as river discharge. Stream Frequency, Basin Perimeter, Length of Overland Flow and Drainage Density influence Infiltration Number across the basin. Infiltration Number increases with increasing Stream Frequency (r = 0.95) and Drainage Density (r = 0.78); and Length of Overland Flow increases with decreasing Drainage Density (r = -0.83), Stream Frequency (r = -0.51) and Infiltration Number (r = -0.45). The study concluded that basin’s infiltration potential is moderate as suggested by the mean Infiltration Number.

Morphometric and Sinuosity Analysis of Tlawng River Basin: A Geographic Information System Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
David Lalramchulloa ◽  
Ch Udaya Bhaskra Rao ◽  
P. Rinawma
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Alluvial Plain ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Vegetative Cover ◽  
Bifurcation Ratio ◽  
Sinuosity Index ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
And Behavior

Channel plan-form patterns of river Tlawng has been studied which shows that there is variation in the sinuosity index. This variation is a sign of changing characteristics and behavior of the river. The average sinuosity of the river is 1.41. The sinuosity index is higher in the lower course of the river as it flows through alluvial plain. GIS techniques have been used for studying morphometric parameters. There are 6736 streams in the Tlawng river basin which shows that the topography is still undergoing erosion as the number of stream is high (Zaidi, 2011). The river has low bifurcation ratio which indicates less possibilities of flooding. The drainage density indicates the higher permeable subsoil and moderate to thick vegetative cover. The stream frequency value of the Tlawng river basin is 1.30 streams / km2 which shows a positive relation with drainage density.

Geoinformation Mapping Through the Types of Geological and Geomorphological Structure of the Katun Valley (Altay Mountains) Based on Morphometric Indicators

2018 ◽  
Vol 938 (8) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
S.A. Kotler ◽  
I.D. Zolnikov ◽  
D.V. Pchelnikov
Keyword(s):  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Morphometric Parameter ◽  
Geological History ◽  
Mountain Rivers ◽  
Quaternary Period ◽  
Modern Variety ◽  
Altay Mountains ◽  
History Of

The types of geological and geomorphological structure of the Katun valley are distinguished in the work. For this, a method of geoinformation mapping using morphometric indicators of the valley’s width and meandering of the channel was developed. The morphometric parameter of the valley’s width was calculated as the total area of terraces. As the morphometric parameters of the channel’s meandering, the angles of the river segments’ deviation relative to each other were calculated. Conjugated analysis of these morphometric indicators enabled identifying 18 morphotypes. These morphotypes according to the geological and geomorphological structure of the valley were combined into 4 classes. Separation of the Katun valley in certain classes and morphotypes is due to the different geological history of these sites during the Quaternary period. The most important reasons predetermining the modern variety of geological and geomorphological types of the valley are neotectonic movements and exogenous phenomena (glaciers, dam lakes, landslides, etc.) naturally localized in the space from the upstream of the river to its exit into the foothills. The developed method can be applied for quantitative morphometric classification of the mountain rivers’ valleys in other regions.

scholarly journals Morphometric and hydrographie characteristics of torrents of NW Péloponnèse, Greece

2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1578
Author(s):  
M. Pagonas ◽  
N. Kontopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Main Direction ◽  
Infiltration Capacity ◽  
Drainage Systems ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Fault Systems ◽  
Stream Frequency ◽  
Tectonic Features ◽  
High Infiltration

The study area includes the catchments of Selemnos, Xylokeras and Volinaios torrents, with 456 streams of 277.848 km total length. The pattern is generally dendritic. A quantitative analysis of the drainage systems of the study area was interpreted and then correlated to the fault systems that appear in the area. The main direction of the streams and the tectonic features is WSW-ENE. The drainage density and stream frequency is highly variable as a result of many factors, most important of which is lithology with high infiltration capacity. The number and the length of most streams show divergence of the 1st and 2nd law of Horton since they have dissimilar values from those theoretically expected.

Computation of Watershed Parameters of Kansa Watershed in Satara Using Remote Sensing and GIS

Agropedology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Bowlekar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Form Factor ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Overland Flow ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Drainage Density ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Elongation Ratio ◽  
Stream Length ◽  
Order Stream

In present study Kansa watershed in Satara district of Maharashtra was characterized for watershed parameters. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and a high-resolution Digital Elevation Model (DEM) has been utilized for the estimation of morphological parameters. Several morphometric parameters have been computed and analyzed viz. linear aspects such as stream order, stream number, stream length, mean stream length, stream length ratio; areal aspects such as drainage density, stream frequency, drainage texture, elongation ratio, circularity ratio, form factor, constant of channel maintenance; relief aspects such as relief, relief ratio, relative relief, ruggedness number, length of overland flow. Impacts of morphometric parameters on flash flood characteristics have also been investigated. The presence of the maximum number of the first order segments shows that the basin is subjected to erosion and also that some areas of the basin are characterized by variations in lithology and topography. The form factor is 0.21, and the circulatory ratio is 0.42, which suggests an elongated type of catchment. Elongation ratio is 0.52, which indicates that watershed has high relief and steep slope. The estimated catchment characteristics may be useful to stimulate hydrological responses of the catchment.

scholarly journals Morphometry Governs the Dynamics of a Drainage Basin: Analysis and Implications

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atrayee Biswas ◽  
Dipanjan Das Majumdar ◽  
Sayandeep Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Flood Hazard ◽  
Groundwater Potential ◽  
Morphometric Parameters ◽  
Hazard Management ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Basin Geometry ◽  
Drainage Texture ◽  
And Control

Mountainous rivers are the most significant source of water supply in the Himalayan provinces of India. The drainage basin dynamics of these rivers are controlled by the tectonomorphic parameters, which include both surface and subsurface characteristics of a basin. To understand the drainage basin dynamics and their usefulness in watershed prioritisation and management in terms of soil erosion studies and groundwater potential assessment and flood hazard risk reduction in mountainous rivers, morphometric analysis of a Himalayan River (Supin River) basin has been taken as a case study. The entire Supin River basin has been subdivided into 27 subwatersheds and 36 morphometric parameters have been calculated under four broad categories: drainage network, basin geometry, drainage texture, and relief characteristics, each of which is further grouped into five different clusters having similar morphometric properties. The various morphometric parameters have been correlated with each other to understand their underlying relationship and control over the basin hydrogeomorphology. The result thus generated provides adequate knowledge base required for decision making during strategic planning and delineation of prioritised hazard management zones in mountainous terrains.

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