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This study integrates natural hazard maps into a multi-hazard suitability map for urban development in Greece. The southern region is identified as most suitable, with low landslide, flood, and seismic risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Geosciences
  • Urban Planning
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • Natural hazard mapping is crucial for sustainable urban development.
  • The Xerias stream basin in Greece faces recurrent damage from landslides, floods, and earthquakes.
  • Existing hazard maps lack integration for comprehensive urban planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize individual natural hazard maps into a unified multi-hazard map.
  • To identify and delineate areas suitable for urban development based on integrated hazard assessment.
  • To evaluate the uncertainty associated with the produced suitability map.

Main Methods:

  • Generation of separate landslide, flood, and seismic hazard assessment maps.
  • Integration of hazard maps using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP).
  • Application of a Geographical Information System (GIS) for spatial analysis and multi-hazard map creation.
  • Uncertainty analysis to assess the reliability of the suitability zones.

Main Results:

  • The most suitable areas for urban development are located in the southern part of the study area.
  • These suitable zones exhibit low to very low levels of landslide, flood, and seismic hazards.
  • Uncertainty analysis indicated minor variations in the spatial distribution of suitability zones.
  • The suitability map showed good agreement with historical landslide and flood events.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multi-hazard suitability map effectively identifies safe zones for urban development in the Xerias stream basin.
  • A significant portion of existing urban areas (40%) and road networks (60%) are situated in low-suitability zones, highlighting potential risks.
  • The methodology provides a valuable tool for informed urban planning and risk reduction in hazard-prone regions.