Modelling wind-erosion risk in the Laghouat region (Algeria) using geomatics approach |
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| Authors: | Djouher Saadoud Mohamed Saïd Guettouche Mohamed Hassani Francisco José Martin Peinado |
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| Institution: | 1.Laboratory of Geomorphology and Geo-risks, Faculty of Earth Science, Geographical and Territorial Planning,University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, (U.S.T.H.B),Algiers,Algeria;2.Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Earth Science, Geographical and Territorial Planning, Laboratory of Geophysics,University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (U.S.T.H.B),Algiers,Algeria;3.Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Sciences,University of Granada,Granada,Spain |
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| Abstract: | Wind-erosion risk is a challenge that threatens land development in dry-land regions. Soil analysis, remote sensing, climatic, vegetal cover and topographic data were used in a geographic information system (GIS), using multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to map wind-erosion risk (Rwe) in Laghouat, Algeria. The approach was based on modelling the risk and incorporating topographic and climatic effects. The maps were coded according to their sensitivity to wind erosion and to their socio-economic potential, from low to very high. By overlapping the effects of these layers, qualitative maps were drawn to reflect the potential sensitivity to wind erosion per unit area. The results indicated that severe wind erosion affects mainly all the southern parts and some parts in the north of Laghouat, where wind-erosion hazard (Hwe) is very high in 43% of the total area, and which was affected mainly by natural parameters such as soil, topography and wind. The results also identified features vulnerable to Rwe. The product of the hazard and the stake maps indicated the potential risk areas that need preventive measures; this was more than half of the study area, making it essential to undertake environmental management and land-use planning. |
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