Hazards of Flash Flood on the Qena-Luxor Eastern Desert Road: A Study in Applied Geomorphology Using Geomatics Techniques

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Geography & GIS Dept. Qena Faculty of Arts – South Valley University

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This study aims at studying and evaluating hazards of flash flood on the Qena-Luxor Eastern Desert Road using geomatics techniques. This is in addition to identifying the sectors which are vulnerable to flash flood. For the main aim of achieving objectives of the study, the geological and climatic characteristics of the region, the morphometric and hydrological characteristics of the drainage basins were studied, based on the analysis of satellite images, digital elevation models, and topographic maps.
The study concluded that the drainage basins in the region were classified into three categories according to their degree of hazards, and the study indicated that there are 17 sectors of the road exposed to high risk, equivalent to 45.4% of the length of the road. Then, the study suggested appropriate methods and means for preventing and decreasing hazards of flash flood on the concerned desert road.

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Journal of Qena Faculty of Arts
Volume 32, Issue 59
April (Social Sciences)
April 2023
Pages 235-288

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