An artificial intelligence-based map of Kerala has revealed that 13% of the land mass is extremely vulnerable to landslips, forming part of a multifaceted crisis gripping the region.
The map shows Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta, and Wayanad as highly vulnerable regions, says Girish Gopinath, Associate Professor and head of the Department of Climate Variability and Aquatic Ecosystems at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies. He led the joint effort by scientists from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Michigan Technological University, and doctoral degree researcher at Kufos Achu A.L.
Preparation
The preparation involved Deep Learning Technology to expose a multifaceted crisis in the region, providing susceptibility overview, spanning observations from pre-2017 to post-2020. The process revealed a confluence of environmental stressors that exacerbate the State’s vulnerability.
Critical factors contributing to landslip vulnerability include first-order stream disturbances, slope toe cutting for road construction, and unscientific land use. The vulnerability map, prepared under the aegis of Kufos, is the first AI-based landslip susceptibility map.
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