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View article: Cloud-Based Assessment of Flash Flood Susceptibility, Peak Runoff, and Peak Discharge on a National Scale with Google Earth Engine (GEE)
Cloud-Based Assessment of Flash Flood Susceptibility, Peak Runoff, and Peak Discharge on a National Scale with Google Earth Engine (GEE) Open
Flash floods, exacerbated by climate change and land use alterations, are among the most destructive natural hazards globally, leading to significant damage and loss of life. In this context, the Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI), which i…
View article: Preliminary evaluation of geosites for nature-based tourism in Mavrovo and Šar Planina National Parks, North Macedonia
Preliminary evaluation of geosites for nature-based tourism in Mavrovo and Šar Planina National Parks, North Macedonia Open
This study assesses the potential for nature-based tourism (NBT) in Mavrovo National Park and Šar Planina National Park in North Macedonia, utilizing the Geosite Potential (G-P) method to evaluate geosites. The research incorporates method…
View article: Integrated Rainfall Modeling and Hydrometeorological Alert System for Extreme Flooding in Kosovo
Integrated Rainfall Modeling and Hydrometeorological Alert System for Extreme Flooding in Kosovo Open
Flash floods pose a significant threat to infrastructure and public safety in Kosovo, particularly in urban and river environments. This study analyzes a winter flash flood event that struck the small catchment of Skenderaj on January 19, …
View article: Preliminary Assessment of Hydrological Heritage in North Macedonia: A Novel Contribution to Geodiversity Protection
Preliminary Assessment of Hydrological Heritage in North Macedonia: A Novel Contribution to Geodiversity Protection Open
This study inventories, classifies, and evaluates the hydrological heritage of North Macedonia, categorizing key features into four main groups: (1) river basins, including rivers and waterfalls; (2) springs, classified as karst and therma…
View article: GIS-Based Assessment of Flash Flood Potential in North Macedonia: Insights from Advanced Geospatial Analytics
GIS-Based Assessment of Flash Flood Potential in North Macedonia: Insights from Advanced Geospatial Analytics Open
Flash floods, driven largely by climate and land-use changes, are among the most destructive natural hazards globally, causing significant damage and loss of life. This study employs the Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI) to assess flood-p…
View article: Spatio-temporal analysis of flood events using GIS and remote sensing-based approach in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spatio-temporal analysis of flood events using GIS and remote sensing-based approach in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
The subject of this research is the analysis of flood dynamics in the Ukrina River Basin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, using a remote sensing-based approach and geographic information systems during the period 2016–2019. The aim is to identify …
View article: Flash flood potential index at national scale: Susceptibility assessment within catchments
Flash flood potential index at national scale: Susceptibility assessment within catchments Open
Flash floods, which can increase in severity and frequency due to climate and land-use changes, are among the most destructive natural hazards globally, causing significant damage and loss of life. This study employs the Flash Flood Potent…
View article: UAV-Based Survey of the Earth Pyramids at the Kuklica Geosite (North Macedonia)
UAV-Based Survey of the Earth Pyramids at the Kuklica Geosite (North Macedonia) Open
This paper presents methods for a UAV-based survey of the site “Kuklica” near Kratovo, North Macedonia. Kuklica is a rare natural complex with earth pyramids, and because of its exceptional scientific, educational, touristic, and cultural …
View article: UAV-Based Survey of the Earth Pyramids in Kuklica Geosite (North Macedonia)
UAV-Based Survey of the Earth Pyramids in Kuklica Geosite (North Macedonia) Open
This paper presents methods for a UAV-based survey of the site "Kuklica" near Kratovo, North Macedonia. Kuklica is a rare natural complex with earth pyramids, and because of its exceptional scientific, educational, tourist, and c…
View article: GIS-Based Integrated Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Assessment in Makedonska Kamenica Municipality, North Macedonia
GIS-Based Integrated Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Assessment in Makedonska Kamenica Municipality, North Macedonia Open
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of natural hazard susceptibility in the Makedonska Kamenica municipality of North Macedonia, encompassing erosion assessment, landslides, flash floods, and forest fire vulnerability. Employing a…
View article: Preliminary Assessment of Geohazards’ Impacts on Geodiversity in the Kratovska Reka Catchment (North Macedonia)
Preliminary Assessment of Geohazards’ Impacts on Geodiversity in the Kratovska Reka Catchment (North Macedonia) Open
This comprehensive study investigates the intricate interplay between geodiversity, geohazards, and anthropogenic influences within the Kratovska Reka catchment—an area distinguished by its remarkable geosites. Kratovska Reka, spanning a l…
View article: The use of new technologies in the research of the fluvio-denudation process
The use of new technologies in the research of the fluvio-denudation process Open
Modern research of the fluvio-denudation process is keeping pace with numerous technological innovations that enable precise field research and reliable quantification of the intensity of various natural processes. Due to reliable measurem…
View article: Assessing risk-prone areas in the Kratovska Reka catchment (North Macedonia) by integrating advanced geospatial analytics and flash flood potential index
Assessing risk-prone areas in the Kratovska Reka catchment (North Macedonia) by integrating advanced geospatial analytics and flash flood potential index Open
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of flash flood susceptibility in the Kratovska Reka catchment area of Northeastern North Macedonia, integrating Geographic Information System, remote sensing, and field survey data. Key factors …
View article: Multi-hazard modeling of erosion and landslide susceptibility at the national scale in the example of North Macedonia
Multi-hazard modeling of erosion and landslide susceptibility at the national scale in the example of North Macedonia Open
Due to favorable natural conditions and human impact, the territory of North Macedonia is very susceptible to natural hazards. Steep hillslopes combined with soft rocks (schists on the mountains; sands and sandstones in depressions), erodi…
View article: Modelling Water Erosion and Mass Movements (Wet) by Using GIS-Based Multi-Hazard Susceptibility Assessment Approaches: A Case Study—Kratovska Reka Catchment (North Macedonia)
Modelling Water Erosion and Mass Movements (Wet) by Using GIS-Based Multi-Hazard Susceptibility Assessment Approaches: A Case Study—Kratovska Reka Catchment (North Macedonia) Open
Kratovska Reka is a short (17.3 km) left tributary of Kriva Reka, whose watershed (68.5 km2) is located on the northwestern slopes of the Osogovo Mountains (North Macedonia). Due to the favorable natural conditions and anthropogenic factor…
View article: NATIONAL LAND COVER MAPPING USING VARIOUS REMOTE SENSING DATASETS IN GEE
NATIONAL LAND COVER MAPPING USING VARIOUS REMOTE SENSING DATASETS IN GEE Open
National land-cover maps are essential for the development of the countries as land-use patterns have shifted dramatically throughout the world in the previous decades. With the latest development in the remote sensing community, the power…
View article: Late Pleistocene glacial advances, equilibrium-line altitude changes and paleoclimate in the Jakupica Mts (North Macedonia)
Late Pleistocene glacial advances, equilibrium-line altitude changes and paleoclimate in the Jakupica Mts (North Macedonia) Open
In the Jakupica Mts a plateau glacier was reconstructed (max. area ∼45 km2, max thickness: ∼260 m). The study area comprises six formerly glaciated valleys, five of which were fed by the plateau glacier and one had an independent cirque wh…
View article: Basaltic rocks from the Vardar ophiolite (North Macedonia): new insights on the metasomatism of sub-arc upper mantle using geochemical and stable isotope data
Basaltic rocks from the Vardar ophiolite (North Macedonia): new insights on the metasomatism of sub-arc upper mantle using geochemical and stable isotope data Open
<p>In the upper mantle, volatiles control its composition, partial melting conditions, as well as the ascent rate of the formed melts. As consequence, volatile composition of the mantle is, in turn, recorded in the melts and, therefo…
View article: Late Pleistocene glacial advances, equilibrium-line altitude changes and paleoclimate in the Jakupica Mt. (North Macedonia)
Late Pleistocene glacial advances, equilibrium-line altitude changes and paleoclimate in the Jakupica Mt. (North Macedonia) Open
<p>In the Jakupica Mt. (North Macedonia, Central Balkan Peninsula; ~41.7&#176; N, ~21.4 E; maximum elevation: 2540 m asl) a large plateau glacier was reconstructed. The lowest mapped moraines in the northeastern valleys are at el…
View article: A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Open
This paper presents the most commonly used methods and techniques in geographical research.In North Macedonia, research in geography can be divided into physical-geographic and socio-economic.However, in this paper, methods that are used i…
View article: ACCURACY ASSESSMENT OF THE FREELY AVAILABLE 30-m DIGITAL ELEVATION MODELS COVERING THE TERRITORY OF NORTH MACEDONIA
ACCURACY ASSESSMENT OF THE FREELY AVAILABLE 30-m DIGITAL ELEVATION MODELS COVERING THE TERRITORY OF NORTH MACEDONIA Open
In this paper, an accuracy assessment of several digital elevation models -DEM's covering the territory of North Macedonia is made.The paper considers five global and publicly available 30-m resolution DEM's such as Aster GDEM v.3, SRTM DE…
View article: The westernmost Late Miocene–Pliocene volcanic activity in the Vardar zone (North Macedonia)
The westernmost Late Miocene–Pliocene volcanic activity in the Vardar zone (North Macedonia) Open
Late Miocene to Pleistocene volcanism within the Vardar zone (North Macedonia) covers a large area, has a wide range in composition, and is largely connected to the tectonic evolution of the South Balkan extensional system, the northern pa…
View article: Long Term Monitoring and Connection between Topography and Cloud Cover Distribution in Serbia
Long Term Monitoring and Connection between Topography and Cloud Cover Distribution in Serbia Open
The use of weather satellite recordings has been growing rapidly over the last three decades. Determining the patterns between meteorological and topographical features is an important scientific job. Cloud cover analysis and properties ca…
View article: Geomorphology of the topmost part of the Bistra Mountain, Mavrovo Park, North Macedonia
Geomorphology of the topmost part of the Bistra Mountain, Mavrovo Park, North Macedonia Open
Identification of the remnant traces of paleo-glaciers provides important proxies to understand the response of the environment to rapid climate changes. We present a 1:25,000 scale geomorphological map covering ∼12.5 km2 of the upper part…
View article: Late Pleistocene ice field on Jakupica Mt. (North Macedonia): extent and timing glaciation
Late Pleistocene ice field on Jakupica Mt. (North Macedonia): extent and timing glaciation Open
<p>Since the 19<sup>th</sup> century, geomorphological studies in the currently mainly unglaciated central Balkan Peninsula described extended glacial landforms and repeated glaciations. With the growing number of numeric…