Impact and Assessment of Coastal Erosion Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
摘要
Coastal erosion is a naturally occurring phenomenon, in which sand is continuously building up by the natural impact of wind, rain, and waves resulting in the loss of land along the shoreline. It is highly affecting many communities across Oman and the world. Oman has almost 3165 km of coastline that extends from Hormuz in the north to the borders of Yemen. Coastal erosion in Oman has diversely influenced tourism, economic, and societal infrastructure growth. Among many environmental sources to such phenomena include climate change and increased populations. This chapter delves into scrutinizing the temporal alterations along the shoreline in Oman’s Dhofar Governorate region, employing remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS) methodologies. Satellite imagery data from diverse sensors such as TM, ETM+, and OLI are harnessed in order to monitor the shoreline’s fluctuations and evaluate the perils linked with coastal erosion. Employing automatic techniques aids in precisely determining shoreline positions and quantifying changes over time. The study reveals diverse erosion and accretion patterns along examined shorelines. Sadah shows an average erosion EPR of −0.36 m per year, with notable variability in erosion and accretion. Mirbat averages −0.47 m per year in erosion, displaying dynamic changes. Shuwaymiyyah exhibits a mixed pattern, with −0.19 m per year in erosion. Dahariz experiences landward movement averaging −0.66 m per year. Mughsail shows mixed results, with an average accretion of 0.43 m per year, influenced by events like cyclone Mekunu. Rakhyut faces average erosion of −0.57 m per year, where Taqah has near value of −0.57 m per year. On other hand, Dhalkut leans toward accretion at 0.49 m per year. Advanced technologies like remote sensing and GIS are crucial for understanding and managing coastal erosion in the Dhofar region and beyond.