Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Applied Research in Geographical Sciences

Assessing the rate of land subsidence and the role of groundwater level and land use in its occurrence (Case study: Ardabil plain)

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Authors
Fariba Esfandyari
Ehsan Ghale
Maryam Mohamadzadeh Shishegaran
Mohaghegh Ardabili University
Abstract
One of the dangers that has occurred in many areas in recent years is the dangers of subsidence. Iran's geographical location has put many of its regions at risk. High precision radar interferometry technique is one of the most suitable methods for detecting and measuring subsidence. In this study, in order to identify and measure subsidence in Ardabil plain, the Sentinel 1 radar image interference technique of 2015 and 2020 has been used. In order to verify, the data of piezometric wells and land use maps in the area were used. According to the results, the maximum subsidence rate in 5 years in the region is estimated at 17 cm. The results also showed that the highest subsidence rates in the period 2015 to 2020 are in the next categories of rangeland uses with a value of 17 cm, soil value of 14 cm and rainfed agricultural and residential areas with a value of 13 and 12 cm. respectively, 12 cm subsidence for residential use can be due to demolition and construction of large buildings. Also, the relationship between subsidence and changes in groundwater level showed that in a period of 5 years, the groundwater level has decreased by 4 meters. This drop in groundwater level has led to land subsidence in the study area.
Keywords
groundwater
Radar Interferometry
Subsidence
Sentinel 1
Ardabil Plain
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