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Tbilisi's climatic-landscape peculiarities and their dynamics
Elene Salukvadze1, Dali Mumladze, Tamila Chaladze
1Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography., M.Aleksidze Str. 1/8 0193,Tbilisi, Georgia.
Journal of Environmental Biology
|February 22, 2013
Summary
Rapid urbanization in Tbilisi, Georgia, is transforming natural landscapes into anthropogenic ones. This expansion has led to significant changes in the city
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Geography
- Climatology
Background:
- Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, exhibits diverse suburban landscapes including forests, steppes, and shrubs, influenced by complex topography and its location between mountain systems and intermountain valleys.
- The city's natural environment and development are intrinsically linked to anthropogenic factors and urban expansion.
Observation:
- Natural landscapes in Tbilisi's suburbs are increasingly being replaced by anthropogenic features such as roads, residential areas, and industrial zones.
- The city's administrative territory has expanded significantly, from 372 km² before 2007 to 504 km² currently.
Findings:
- The transformation of Tbilisi's natural landscape into an anthropogenic one has altered the physical characteristics of the underlying surface.
- Key environmental changes include a modified heat balance, resulting in a mean air temperature increase of 0.4-0.5°C, altered precipitation patterns, and reduced wind speeds.
Implications:
- Urban expansion in Tbilisi directly impacts landscape and climate, necessitating sustainable urban planning.
- Understanding these environmental shifts is crucial for managing the ecological consequences of rapid urbanization in Tbilisi and similar cities.
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