Landslide susceptibility mapping in Quang Binh province using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) integrated with GIS and remote sensing

Authors

1 Le Quy Don Technical University, Hanoi, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17223612

Keywords:

Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), landslide, remote sensing, GIS, Quang Binh
Received 2026-06-21
Published 2025-10-04

Abstract

Vietnam, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, faces frequent landslide risks due to its complex topography and tropical monsoon climate. The frequency, scale, and severity of landslides have escalated in recent years, driven by prolonged heavy rainfall, extreme weather events, and human activities, posing serious threats to human lives, infrastructure, and social welfare. In this context, the present study employs remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), integrated with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), to comprehensively evaluate contributing factors and develop a landslide hazard map for Quang Binh Province. The results provide a scientific basis for improving early warning systems, territorial planning, and disaster risk management, thereby supporting sustainable development.

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Published

2025-10-04

How to Cite

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“Landslide susceptibility mapping in Quang Binh province using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) integrated with GIS and remote sensing”, GeocartaGIS, vol. 11, no. 05, pp. 22–34, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.17223612.

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