Yusuf Ahmed Yusuf^1,2,3, Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri^1,3,*, Kamil Muhammad Kafi^4,5,*, Siti Nur Aliaa Roslan^1,3, Jibrin Gambo^3,6

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 491-508, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.084692 - 07 August 2026

Abstract Urbanization alters land surface characteristics, intensifies urban heat, and degrades air quality, posing significant environmental and public health challenges. This study investigated the relationship between urban land surface temperature (LST) and air pollution in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria, using Earth observation data, geospatial techniques, and correlation analysis. Land use/land cover (LULC) analysis revealed that built-up areas account for 67.4% of the metropolitan area, contributing to elevated land surface temperatures, particularly within the densely urbanized local government areas of Kano Municipal, Gwale, Ungogo, Dala, and Fagge, as demonstrated by the LST and Urban Heat Island (UHI) analyses.… More >

Ikenna D. Arungwa^1,2,*, Elochukwu C. Moka²

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 423-459, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.083164 - 29 July 2026

Abstract This study utilized nearly two decades of temporal gravity field observations from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE/GRACE-FO) satellite missions to analyze the spatial and temporal variations of terrestrial water storage (TWS) and groundwater storage (GWS) in Nigeria. Advanced statistical techniques, including Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF), were applied to characterize and quantify these variations at a basin scale. Results show that TWS exhibits biennial, annual seasonal fluctuations (between ±10 to ±55 mm), reaching its lowest levels during the dry season (February–June) and peaking in the… More >

Dogukan Sugolu, Lutfiye Kusak^*

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 461-489, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.079178 - 29 July 2026

Abstract Disasters are occurring much more frequently and their impacts are worsening due to factors such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and environmental degradation. The need for technologies like Mobile Geographic Information Systems (Mobile GIS) in disaster management is increasing every day. This study evaluates mobile GIS applications in disaster management using a hybrid method combining bibliometric analysis with a PRISMA-based systematic review approach. Analyzing 353 publications, the study reveals that mobile GIS research is among the preferred technologies in disaster management. However, a significant structural imbalance is also noticeable in the literature, with a large… More >

Khlieeq Ul Zaman^1,2,*, Ahmad Saeed³, Muhammad Awais Khan², Hafiz Abdul Basit⁴, Shaharyar², Maria Anum², Rani Ummay Farwa^2,*, Mahmood Iqbal¹, Ali Raza²

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 409-422, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.083214 - 02 July 2026

Abstract Groundwater is the primary buffer against water scarcity in rapidly urbanizing regions, yet its sustainable management is constrained by limited hydrogeological data. This study presents an integrated Geographic Information System (GIS) remote sensing framework strengthened with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to delineate groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) in the Islamabad Capital Territory. Six thematic layers—slope, drainage density, lithology, rainfall, land use/land cover (LULC), and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)—were derived from SRTM DEM, Sentinel-2 imagery, geological maps, and climate records. Each layer was standardized, reclassified, and weighted using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). A complete pairwise… More >

Mihnea-Ștefan Costache^1,*, Simona-Elena Paraschiva², Teodora-Patricia Pătru²

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 351-371, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.083243 - 18 June 2026

Abstract Urban blue spaces are increasingly recognized as critical components of sustainable cities. However, a significant gap exists in understanding their role not just as recreational areas, but as functional mobility corridors, especially within urban fabric of Eastern Europe countries. This study addresses this gap by assessing the accessibility and integration potential of blue infrastructure within Bucharest, Romania. The novelty of the research lies in the development of the Blue Areas Accessibility Index (BAAI), using a GIS-based Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA). Eight spatial parameters were standardized using Likert scale and weighted using the Analytic Hierarchy Process to… More >

Jerome Gacu^1,2,*, Dencel Edrian Cawaling¹, Edel Queen Fiestada¹, Diablell Maybanting¹, Jamica Bensurto¹, John Kevin Falogme¹, Jea Janelle Fontamillas¹, Janellene Edd Gadon¹, Samaica Fernandez¹, Maryjay Sagario³

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 373-407, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.083180 - 18 June 2026

Abstract A landslide is the downslope movement of soil, rock, or debris driven by gravity, often triggered by natural or anthropogenic factors. The Philippines is highly susceptible to landslides due to its steep terrain, frequent typhoons, intense rainfall, and seismic activity, resulting in significant socioeconomic and environmental impacts. Despite increasing landslide occurrences in vulnerable coastal and mountainous municipalities in the Philippines, localized and integrated Geographic Information System (GIS)-based landslide risk assessments incorporating hazard, vulnerability, and exposure components remain limited in small island municipalities such as San Andres, Romblon. This study assesses landslide risk in the Municipality… More >

Xiankai Ji^1,2, Manchun Li^1,2,*, Nan Xia^1,2,3

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 315-332, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.084921 - 11 June 2026

Abstract Against the backdrop of rapid global urbanization, revealing the indirect ecological effects triggered by urban environmental restructuring and human management interventions carries early-warning significance for preventing cliff-like vegetation degradation driven by unchecked urban expansion. Existing studies predominantly rely on linear assumptions and neglect the temporal lags inherent in ecological responses, making it difficult to capture the long-run and short-run dynamics as well as potential nonlinear thresholds of indirect impacts. Using Nanjing as the study region, this research constructs a spatiotemporal panel dataset at 1 km × 1 km resolution based on multi-source remote sensing data… More >

Jesús Rodrigo-Comino^1,*, María Teresa González-Moreno¹, Lucía Moreno-Cuenca¹, Laura Cambronero-Ruiz¹, Clemente Irigaray², Francisco Serrano Bernardo³, Víctor Hugo Durán Zuazo⁴, Jesús Fernández-Gálvez⁵, Andrés Caballero-Calvo⁵, Víctor Rodríguez-Galiano⁶

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 333-349, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.081503 - 11 June 2026

Abstract Soil degradation in Mediterranean agricultural systems is strongly conditioned by topography, water redistribution and solar exposure, factors that can be effectively studied using very high-resolution remote sensing. This study evaluates the potential of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-derived geomorphometry combined with machine learning techniques to analyse the spatial variability of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) as a surface spectral response under post-harvest conditions in a Mediterranean cereal field affected by soil degradation and gully erosion, located near Casabermeja (Málaga, southern Spain). High-resolution RGB and multispectral UAV data were used to generate a Digital Terrain Model… More >

Suranto^1,2, Rahmawaty^1,3,*, Isnen Fitri^1,4, Luthfi Hakim^1,3, Abdul Rauf^1,5, Delvian^1,3, Mehmet Cetin⁶, Ilknur Zeren Cetin⁶, Siti Aekbal Salleh^7,*

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 291-313, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.081197 - 05 June 2026

Abstract Urban trees are a critical component of green infrastructure in tropical cities, yet city-scale evidence on tree health in Indonesia remains limited. This study assessed urban tree health in Medan City using the Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) protocol, Tree Level Index (TLI), GIS-based spatial analysis, and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) validation to support Eco Forest City planning. A total of 1184 trees, representing a 30% sample from 3947 inventoried trees across six sub-districts, were evaluated based on damage location, type, and severity. Average Nearest Neighbor (ANN) and Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) were applied to… More >

Fayaz Ullah Shinwari¹, Mumtaz Ali Khan^2,*, Saad Khan^3,4, Rizwan Niaz⁵, Mansour Almazroui^6,7

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.35, pp. 273-290, 2026, DOI:10.32604/rig.2026.080586 - 21 May 2026

Abstract Groundwater is an essential resource contributing substantially to the annual total water supply. It enables agricultural irrigation and provides billions of people with their main source of drinking water. But overuse of groundwater has decreased its supply and, in certain places, resulted in soil subsidence. In the complex hydrogeological terrain of Timergara, traditional groundwater exploration is challenging and costly, requiring more efficient mapping approaches. Groundwater recharge potential zones must be assessed in order to guarantee sustainable groundwater management. This study uses Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) methodologies to evaluate groundwater potential sites… More >