Open AccessPrototype 1: 50,000 scale mountain hazards mapping in Nepal
Author(s) -
Patrick White,
Monique Fort,
B. Shrestha
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of nepal geological society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2676-1378
DOI - 10.3126/jngs.v4i0.32552
Subject(s) - terrain , scale (ratio) , geography , environmental resource management , cartography , environmental planning , action (physics) , computer science , environmental science , physics , quantum mechanics
Hazards mapping in Nepal is in its infant stages, but holds the potential of playing an important role in efforts to deal with environmental degradation. This paper presents a method for applied 1:50,000-scale geomorphic hazards and risk mapping in the mountains of Nepal. The techniques used take into account the many limitations encountered in terrain mapping here. Hazards maps not only catalogue and document geomorphic problems but also give to decision makers a valuable tool for assessing terrain conditions over large areas and for developing action priorities.