Mapping of Landslide Risk Areas of Sabail Region of the Republic of Azerbaijan Based on Space Images

Abstract

Landslide sensitivity analysis was carried out for the areas of the Sabail region using the FR method in the research work. In the sensitivity analysis (Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Inclination (Slope), Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), Normalized Differential Vegetation Index (NDVI), Elevation (As-pect), Hillshade criteria were used. Based on the prepared parameter maps and the risk classification of the area, it is observed that 21.570% (489,589 km²) of the researched region is classified as "Risky," while 12.578% (285,496 km²) is categorized as "Very High Risk" zones. These zones are primarily located in the northern and western parts of the area. Additionally, 8.503% (192,982 km²) of the examined region is classified as risk-free areas. These data could be valuable for managing risks and implementing appropri-ate measures in the region.