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Title: UHI ANALYZES FOR AREAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO LANDSLIDES IN THE CITY OF IASI
UHI ANALYZES FOR AREAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO LANDSLIDES IN THE CITY OF IASI

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Paul Gherasim; Dima Mihai ; Pascariu Alexandru; Ion Popa ; Andreea Silvia
10.5593/sgem2023V/4.2/s19.46
10.5593/sgem2023v/4.2
1314-2704
978-619-7603-65-1
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•    Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE 
•    Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA
Air Pollution and Climate Change
This study explores the intricate relationship between Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) and landslide vulnerability within the context of Iasi City, Romania. UHIs are characterized by elevated temperatures in urban areas compared to their surrounding rural areas, primarily resulting from human activities and urbanization. The combination of these two factors, UHI and landslide vulnerability, poses critical challenges for urban planning, environmental sustainability, and public safety. The research employs a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating remote sensing and geospatial analysis to assess the spatial distribution of UHI zones and their correlation with landslide susceptibility in Iasi City. Satellite imagery and meteorological data from recent years provide insights into the temporal dynamics of UHIs. Landslide susceptibility mapping is conducted through the analysis of geological, topographical, and hydrological factors, in adherence to HG 447/2003 guidelines. Results indicate that UHI zones in Iasi City exhibit distinct spatial patterns, with the urban core experiencing significantly higher temperatures compared to suburban areas. Furthermore, UHI zones are found to overlap with areas characterized by increased landslide vulnerability, especially in regions with steep slopes and poor drainage. This research contributes to a better understanding of the interplay between UHIs and landslides, providing valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and local authorities in implementing sustainable land use practices and climate adaptation measures in accordance with HG 447/2003 regulations to safeguard the future of Iasi City and similar urban areas facing similar challenges
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Proceedings of 23rd International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2023
23rd International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2023, 28-30 November, 2023
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International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference-SGEM
SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.
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Land Surface Temperature, UHI, landslide, HG 447/2003.