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Sinkhole Risk Mapping with GIS and AHP: Kuala Lumpur and Ampang Jaya Case Study

Understanding Sinkhole Susceptibility in Kuala Lumpur and Ampang Jaya: A GIS and AHP-Based Approach

Introduction Sinkholes are a significant geohazard, particularly in urban areas like Kuala Lumpur and Ampang Jaya, where the increasing number of incidents has raised concerns over public safety and urban infrastructure. Since 1968, the Klang Valley region has witnessed a growing frequency of sinkholes, posing serious threats to human lives, assets, and structures, particularly in Malaysia’s bustling capital. To address this issue, Rosdi et al. (2017) conducted a study that employed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrated with the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) to develop a Sinkhole Hazard Model (SHM). This article discusses the findings of this study, the methods used, […]

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Mapping Flood Risk Around the World: Which Countries and Populations are Most Vulnerable?

By Shahabuddin Amerudin The above figure shows the risk of flooding mapped around the world (Conte, 2022). The study uses data from Nature to map flood risks around the world and identifies countries and populations vulnerable to the risk of flooding (Rentschler et. al, 2022). The methodology includes both inland and coastal flooding risks. The Netherlands and Bangladesh have more than half of their population at risk due to flooding, followed by Vietnam, Egypt, and Myanmar. The Southeast Asia region makes up more than two-thirds of the global population exposed to flooding risk. China and India account for the highest

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