Monitoring of Terrain Displacement in the Agadir Area of Morocco: Utilizing PSInSAR Technology

This study explores the use of Persistent Scatterer Interferometry (PSInSAR) technology to measure displacement of terrain in the seismically active Agadir area of Morocco. The phase difference between many Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) pictures is used by PSInSAR, a satellite-based remote sensing technique, to accurately estimate ground motions. Twelve Sentinel 1 complex Single Look Complex (SLC) pictures in Interferometric Wide (IW) mode that were taken between January 13, 2018, and December 27, 2019, were analyzed for this investigation. The information showed that the Agadir region has a variety of modest terrain displacements occurring at rates ranging from −30.6 mm/year to 42.7 mm/year. The investigation’s findings highlight PSInSAR technology’s usefulness as a vital tool for tracking terrain displacement in seismically active areas. The high-precision displacement maps generated by PSInSAR analysis provide vital data for determining the likelihood of earthquakes and creating efficient mitigation strategies. Because of PSInSAR’s remarkable scalability, precision, and efficiency, it is a priceless tool for improving our understanding of how the terrain moves and protecting populations from seismic hazards. In conclusion, this study highlights the value of PSInSAR technology for tracking changes in the terrain in the Agadir region of Morocco. Researchers and authorities may make educated judgments, distribute resources efficiently, and improve the safety of vulnerable people in the face of the region’s ongoing seismic difficulties by utilizing this cutting-edge satellite-based remote sensing approach.