Abstract
Use of RS/GIS Techniques in Postearthquake Damage Assessment/Reconstruction, Pakistan Track: Disaster Mangagement and Emergency Response Author(s): Syed Jamil Hassan Kazmi, Syed Ali Naqi A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit in Pakistan in October 2005. With a death toll of 80,000 people, this is one of the most disastrous events of this century. The capability to undertake earthquake damage identification and assessment can be improved through advances in spatial technologies. Identification of damage and assessment for large areas is very expensive; however, for reconstruction, it is important to identify the areas that are vulnerable to seismicity. This paper focuses on the use of GIS and remote-sensing techniques to assess the city of Muzaffarabad (Capital of Pakistani, part of Kashmir) for the development of risk maps. High-resolution IKONOS imageries will be used for the postearthquake damage identification and assessment. This study is based on geological/social parameters like base-rock motion, soil strengthening, slope failure, construction susceptibility and socioeconomic indicators that identify high- and low-risk zones at local level for rehabilitation and reconstruction activities. Syed Jamil Hassan Kazmi University of Karachi Department of Geography Department of Geography, University Campus, University of Karachi Karachi 75270 PK Phone: 9243131-7 E-mail: jkazmi@usa.net Syed Ali Naqi University of Karachi Department of Geography Department of Geography, University Campus University of Karachi Karachi , Sind 75270 PK Phone: +9221-6364183 E-mail: anaqi92@hotmail.com |
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