The Impact of Geomorphological Phenomena on the Expansion of Tuz Khurmatu City Using Spatial Prediction (A Study in Applied Geomorphology)
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https://doi.org/10.25130/jfa.conf.10.1.1Keywords:
Geomorphological phenomena, Natural factors and urban expansionAbstract
This research aims to examine the impact of geomorphological phenomena on the expansion of Tuz Khurmatu city by employing spatial analysis tools and modern techniques to predict future changes in the city’s spatial structure. The study reflects a trend towards applied geomorphology, which goes beyond merely understanding landforms and their distribution, to analyzing their actual and direct influence on human processes, particularly urban expansion.
Tuz Khurmatu is characterized by diverse terrain, where units such as floodplains, hilly uplands, and valleys overlap. This makes geomorphological phenomena one of the main determinants in shaping the pattern of spatial expansion. Factors such as slope, elevation, and natural water drainage directly influence the selection of construction sites, guide expansion, and either restrict or accelerate urban development.
The study relies on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques to establish an accurate spatial database, which is then utilized in spatial prediction models such as the CA–Markov model or Suitability Analysis tool. These models help in monitoring past changes, analyzing dominant geomorphological factors, and constructing future spatial scenarios of urban expansion
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