GIS reveals alarming soil erosion risk in Pakistan's Chitral district
Soil erosion is a big problem in Chitral, Pakistan, because of the hilly terrain. To figure out where erosion is likely to happen, researchers used a mix of maps and a decision-making tool. They looked at things like slope, rainfall, and vegetation. The final map showed that 13% of the area is at very high risk of erosion, and 18% is at high risk. Factors like elevation, slope, and rainfall play a big role in causing erosion. This info can help plan ways to stop soil erosion in these risky areas.