Papers by Dr Kuldeep Pareta
International Journal of Darshan Institute on Engineering Research and Emerging Technologies, Aug 17, 2023
The Eurasian plate is being pushed upwards by the Indian Plate and is moving northeast and uplift... more The Eurasian plate is being pushed upwards by the Indian Plate and is moving northeast and uplifting the Himalayan Mountain. Brahmaputra plain is one of most important geological areas, who experienced tectonic evolution, so that area is very seismically unstable. The 1897 and 1950 earthquakes, which had a Richter magnitude of 8.7, were among the worst ever in recorded history. This study primarily focuses on the morphological changes that have taken place in response to the 1950 Great Assam Earthquake's disruption of the fluvial system. We have chosen an area between Pasighat, Bhupen Hazarika, and Bogibeel Bridge for this study. Post-great-Assam-earthquake of 1950 has supplied Around 45 billion m3 of sediments in Brahmaputra River and its tributaries. Due to this riverbed rode by 1.5m at Dibrugarh immediately after the earthquake and thereafter a significant number of debris-silt continued enter to river and riverbed rose by 3m in 1955, ⅓ of Dibrugarh town eroded, and between 1953-2022 approx. 153 Km 2 of areas have been eroded. Fine fraction of sediment (silt and clay) travelled quickly through the system, without disturbing the morphology of the channels, but course fraction (sand) had taken half century to travel through the system and continuous changing the river morphology. During the past century, Brahmaputra River in Assam has expanded from 6-Km to 9-Km, and between 1973 and 2022, it has increased by 0.53-Km. Interpretation based on historical maps suggests that the observed morphological changes of the Brahmaputra River are a continuation of the recent planform evolution of the river which can be observed over 2-3 centuries.
EARTH SCIENCES AND HUMAN CONSTRUCTIONS, Oct 2, 2023
This research paper comprehensively examines the climate and geomorphological features of Cherrap... more This research paper comprehensively examines the climate and geomorphological features of Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, aiming to understand the factors and environmental implications of their extreme precipitation. The study investigates climatic patterns, identifies geomorphological characteristics, and explores the factors influencing the occurrence of heavy rainfall in these areas, and displays unique rainfall patterns with high precipitation levels and notable spatio-temporal variation influenced by topographic interactions. Trend analysis reveals stable rainfall conditions over the past 122 years. The shift of the world's wettest place from Cherrapunji to Mawsynram in recent decades have been attributed to various factors such as geographical location, geomorphology-local topography, LULC-human influence, rain shadow effect, and orographic lifting effects. Cherrapunji recorded maximum rainfall of 24.55 thousand mm, while Mawsynram received 26 thousand mm of rainfall in the last century. The analysis of long-term rainfall data indicates distinct dry and wet seasons, with recent trends (2000-2020) suggesting a decline in rainfall for both locations. Furthermore, extreme value analysis techniques are employed to estimate maximum rainfall for different return periods, offering insights into extreme rainfall events. The return period of one day's highest rainfall of 1340.82 mm is about 100 years. The findings contribute to our understanding of climate change impacts, support sustainable development practices, and inform strategies for water resource management and erosion mitigation in similar geographic contexts. This research enhances our knowledge of these unique regions and their significance within the broader context of global climate systems.
Quantitative Morphometric Analysis of a Watershed
The prime purpose of this book is to present the detail morphometric characteristics of a watersh... more The prime purpose of this book is to present the detail morphometric characteristics of a watershed based on digital terrain model and GIS. A short glance is presented on the geology and geomorphology of Karawan watershed of Yamuna basin, India. The basic concept of Indian watershed codification system is also presented in the book. Extensive morphometric parameters i.e. drainage network (16), basin geometry (28), drainage texture analysis (7), and relief characterizes (34) are carried out based on digital analysis. The parameters are discussed in detail and values are obtained using ASTER (DEM) data and ArcGIS-10 software. The book is useful for the instructors, research scholars and students of geomorphology for a deeper study in the field of drainage basin analysis.
Quantitative Morphometric Analysis of a Watershed of Yamuna Basin, India using ASTER (DEM) Data and GIS
International journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, 2011
... GIS Kuldeep Pareta, Upasana Pareta International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences Volume ... more ... GIS Kuldeep Pareta, Upasana Pareta International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences Volume 2 Issue 1, 2011 249 ... GIS Kuldeep Pareta, Upasana Pareta International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences Volume 2 Issue 1, 2011 250 ...
Evaluating Conceptual Configurations of the Linear Reservoir Module of the Mike She Modelling System
Remote sensing and GIS technologies presently has an essential tool for fluvial morphological stu... more Remote sensing and GIS technologies presently has an essential tool for fluvial morphological studies i.e. historical morpho-dynamics, mean river with, spatio-temporal analysis of erosional / depositional areas, bankline migration analysis as well as geological mapping, geomorphological mapping, gravity changes and groundwater storage changes, and bathymetry analysis. These studies have been performed in an area around Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a river island in the upper Brahmaputra valley of Assam, India by using multi-temporal, multi-spatial, and multi-spectral Landsat satellite imageries from 1973 to 2021; Geo-technical investigations and sub-soil explorations data of year 2020; Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) data from 2004 to 2017; and bathymetric survey data of year 2020. River width has been measured at 123 cross-sections of Brahmaputra river and observed that average river width is suddenly change from 13.03 Km in 1996 to 17.53 Km in 1997, when Dibru-S...
The international watershed codification system for the Indian River basin is proposed for the be... more The international watershed codification system for the Indian River basin is proposed for the better water resource management & monitoring, river basin planning, innovative research in hydrology, and sustainable water resource development. Based on natural system, the sub-continent largest transboundary to mini-watershed boundaries have been delineated from SRTM, ASTER, & CARTOSAT DEM data. The nine-digit watershed codification is proposed for the Indian River basins, recognizing each hydrologic unit with unique international code that provides a single stand to synergize all the development programs related to river basin planning, and natural/water resource management, and avoiding doubling of interventions of various departments & ministries.
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In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the geomorphic control on urban expansion... more In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the geomorphic control on urban expansion of a small town in central India. Geomorphology is an important aspect for urban planning, which gives an idea about the variations in landscape/landform and indirectly facilitates in evaluating the resources of an area. For detailed study, multi-temporal satellite remote sensing imageries such as Landsat, IRS LISS-III, LISS-IV Mx, & QuickBird and ArcGIS-10 software were used to compile and create database that provided a visual and historical perspective of the urban expansion practiced in the study area since 1972 to 2011. Progressive urban mapping improves a historical viewpoint of urban expansion by interspersing an assortment of databases into an integrated, multi-scale, and multi-resolution catalogue, which delivers the baseline information for the planner and decision-makers to observer/monitor and predict the patterns and future trends of urbanization. The different thematic map such as landuse change pattern analysis, topography, and geomorphology highlights the profound changes to the landscape/landform that have incrementally developed over time. Geomorphological maps along with other relevant terrain related information such as slope, lithology, and geological structures can delineate suitable area for specific type of urban development and planning. This paper reviews that geomorphological and progressive urban maps have instant applications in monitoring of urban sprawl/urban expansion and predictive modelling techniques to better forecast future areas of urban growth. This study shows an inexperienced approach of simplistic amalgamation of geomorphology and terrain information can afford appreciated inputs for urban planning and development.
indiageospatialforum.org
In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the geomorphic effects on urban expansion... more In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the geomorphic effects on urban expansion of a small town in central India. Geomorphology is an important aspect for urban planning, which gives an idea about the variations in landscape/landform and indirectly facilitates in evaluating the resources of an area. For detailed study, multi-temporal satellite remote sensing imageries such as Landsat, IRS LISS-III, LISS-IV Mx, & QuickBird and ArcGIS-10 software were used to compile and create database that provided a visual and historical perspective of the urban expansion practiced in the study area since 1972 to 2011. Progressive urban mapping improves a historical viewpoint of urban expansion by interspersing an assortment of databases into an integrated, multi-scale, and multi-resolution catalogue, which delivers the baseline information for the planner and decision-makers to observer/monitor and predict the patterns and future trends of urbanization. The different thematic map such as landuse change pattern analysis, topography, and geomorphology highlights the profound changes to the landscape/landform that have incrementally developed over time. Geomorphological maps along with other relevant terrain related information such as slope, lithology, and geological structures can delineate suitable area for specific type of urban development and planning. This paper reviews that geomorphological and progressive urban maps have instant applications in monitoring of urban sprawl/urban expansion and predictive modeling techniques to better forecast future areas of urban growth. This study shows an inexperienced approach of simplistic amalgamation of geomorphology and terrain information can afford appreciated inputs for urban planning and development.
International Journal of …, 2009
Landslides are significant natural geologic hazard around the world. Expansion of urban and man-m... more Landslides are significant natural geologic hazard around the world. Expansion of urban and man-made structures into potentially hazardous areas leads to extensive damage to infrastructure and occasionally results in loss of life every year. Since the early 1970s, many scientists ...
Natural Hazards, 2019
The torrential rains in June 2013 combined with melting of snow caused voluminous floods in the r... more The torrential rains in June 2013 combined with melting of snow caused voluminous floods in the rivers of Uttarakhand and subsequently triggered widespread mud, landslides and debris deposition. The event caused instability of the channel by shifting the banks. Erosion rendered many locations along the banks vulnerable to economic and human loss. The shifts in reaches are calculated by digitizing the bank line using satellite imageries of year 2005, 2010 and 2015. The extent and magnitude of risks have been assessed based on information of past events, rapid field assessments, current mitigation measures and interactions with the locals. The findings from these interactions, and secondary data based on geospatial analysis of bank line changes have been used in the identification of vulnerable reaches along the major rivers. Criteria to identify the vulnerable reaches are based on risk, exposure and hazards in that area. The magnitude of risks due to flood hazards on various exposures along the riverbank is calculated based on qualitatively derived scores. River basins focusing on rainfall, topography, drainage pattern, soil, landslide and exiting infrastructure in relation to vulnerability of the region using GIS data are discussed in details. A fuller understanding will enable decision makers towards more efficient resources management for prevention and protection of river banks due to flood events. In addition to this, an official online decision support system (www.urmis .dhi-india .com) with collaborating partners and organizations for relevant data, information and document has been created.
The concept of remote sensing and GIS based land capability analysis for agricultural development... more The concept of remote sensing and GIS based land capability analysis for agricultural development is incorporated into the study to find out what best use the land can be allocated to. Land capability is done by finding the appropriate-ness of the relative benefit to be derived from the use a land is assigned to. It may be considered the opposite of land use conflicts. Land capability should be viewed as a means of attaining the highest and best use of land. By achieving this goal, a sound overall structure and economic vitality is created and preserved. Land use is categorized as developable and none developable, and urban sable and none urban sable land. There are certain parcels of land which are not appropriate for cultivation due to its limitations and neither it is feasible to develop for any other land use. This kind of land is mostly waste land or vulnerable areas where development does not hold any prospects. They are not economical for development but have a high ecologica...
Forest Carbon Management Using Satellite Remote Sensing Techniques a Case Study of Sagar District (M. P.)
Forests play an important role in the global carbon balance; as both carbon sources and sinks, th... more Forests play an important role in the global carbon balance; as both carbon sources and sinks, they have the potential to form an important component in efforts to combat global climate change. In the last few years there has been an increasing tendency to consider forest ecosystems as possible sinks of carbon dioxide. In this way, it is attempted to mitigate the dramatic increase of global emissions of CO2 gas in the industrialised areas. TheIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that 1.86 billion tons of carbon is released annually due to land use change, of which the major part is tropical deforestation, and it is a major source of carbon emissions and an active contributor to global warming. In this paper, some recent experiences in this direction were critically reviewed and some new ideas have been considered. With this purpose in mind Sagar District (M.P.) has been selected for the case study. Some resent methodology i.e. sample plot-hybrid ground based me...
Geo-Environmental and Geo-Hydrological Study of Rajghat Dam, Sagar (M. P.) using Remote Sensing Techniques
— This study was conducted on the Rajghat dam situated in Sagar District of Madhya Pradesh, India... more — This study was conducted on the Rajghat dam situated in Sagar District of Madhya Pradesh, India; the remote sensing techniques have been proved to be very efficient in identification geo-hydrological and geo-environmental aspects of the study area. In the present paper IRS-P6 LISS-IV Mx (5.8 m) data has been used. The various thematic maps have been generated and integrated on 1:15,000 scale. Geology, geomorphology, hydrogeomorphology, geo-hydrology, structure, soils, erosion, and land use land cover helped in identification of the potential zones for development planning and forecasting limitations to their implementation with seasonal accuracy. Lineaments and their intersections appear to be potential sites for groundwater. Bewas drainage basin is suitable for surface reservoirs and check dams. The study shows that the integration of all attributes provide more accurate results in identification of geo-environmental and geo-hydrological characteristics.
Quantitative Morphometric Analysis of a Watershed of Yamuna Basin, India using ASTER (DEM) Data and GIS
In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the detail morphometric characteristics o... more In the present paper, an attempt has been made to study the detail morphometric characteristics of Karawan watershed in Dhasan basin, which itself is part of the mega Yamuna basin in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. For detailed study, we used ASTER data for preparing digital elevation model (DEM), and geographical information system (GIS) was used in evaluation of linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. Watershed boundary, flow accumulation, flow direction, flow length, stream ordering have been prepared using ArcHydro Tool; and contour, slope-aspect, hillshade have been prepared using Surface Tool in ArcGIS-10 software, and ASTER (DEM). Different thematic maps i.e. drainage density, slope, relief, superimposed profile, and longitudinal profiles have been prepared by using ArcGIS software. Authors have computed more than 85 morphometric parameter of all aspects. Based on all morphometric parameters analysis; that the erosional development of the area by the stre...
Quantitative Morphometric Analysis of a Watershed
The prime purpose of this book is to present the detail morphometric characteristics of a watersh... more The prime purpose of this book is to present the detail morphometric characteristics of a watershed based on digital terrain model and GIS. A short glance is presented on the geology and geomorphology of Karawan watershed of Yamuna basin, India. The basic concept of Indian watershed codification system is also presented in the book. Extensive morphometric parameters i.e. drainage network (16), basin geometry (28), drainage texture analysis (7), and relief characterizes (34) are carried out based on digital analysis. The parameters are discussed in detail and values are obtained using ASTER (DEM) data and ArcGIS-10 software. The book is useful for the instructors, research scholars and students of geomorphology for a deeper study in the field of drainage basin analysis.
The present study on Majuli island, the largest India river island of the Brahmaputra, aims to st... more The present study on Majuli island, the largest India river island of the Brahmaputra, aims to studying why it is shrinking. For that biophysical and fluvial geomorphological studies have been done through historical multi-temporal satellite imageries. The Majuli island is located in the middle of two structurally dynamic belts, viz. the Himalayan belt in the north and the Patkai-Naga-Arakan belt in the south. Major part of Majuli Island cover part of vast Brahmaputra flood plain which constitutes a thick pile of Quaternary alluvial deposits and has a gentle to moderate slope. Geologically, the Majuli Island comprises rocks ranging in age from Pleistocene to Holocene. The area is broadly comprising alluvium sediments. Majuli has a total area of 1256.36 Km 2 and 1255.00 Km 2 in 1891 and 1901 respectively but having lost significantly to erosion it has an area of 630.72 Km 2 in 1973, 536.96 Km 2 in 1996, 473.16 Km 2 in 2000, 461.27 Km 2 in 2005, 454.88 Km 2 in 2010, 451.42 Km 2 in 201...
Resourcesat-1 LISS-IV Mx satellite imagery was used for detailed geomorphological and hydrogeolog... more Resourcesat-1 LISS-IV Mx satellite imagery was used for detailed geomorphological and hydrogeological study of Karawan watershed. For morphometric analysis, ASTER data was used for preparing digital elevation model and GIS was used in evaluation of linear, areal and relief aspects of morphometric parameters. Watershed boundary, flow accumulation, flow direction, stream ordering; and contour, slope -aspect, hillshade have been prepared using ArcHydroTool; SurfaceTool in ArcGIS -10 software. Different thematicmaps i.e. geological, geomorphological, lineament density, groundwater favourable zone, and drainage density have been prepared by using ArcGIS software. Authors have computed more than 85 morphometric parameter of all aspects. Based on all morphometric pa rameters analysis; that the erosional development of the area by the streams has progressed well beyond maturity and that lithology has had an influence in the drainage development. Author hadto evaluate the groundwater prospec...
Impacts of Land Use and Climate Change Scenarios on the Water Flux a Case Study of Sal River Watershed, Chamba (H. P.)
With the flow of the Sal River becoming increasingly erratic especially in the upper reaches, att... more With the flow of the Sal River becoming increasingly erratic especially in the upper reaches, attention has been directed to land use change as the major cause of this problem. The semi-distributed hydrological model Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), IRS-P6 and IRS-P6-LISS-III (23.5m) satellite imageries were utilized in the Sal River watershed in order to (i) map existing field scale land use practices in order to determine their impact (ii) determine the impacts of land use change on water flux; and (iii) determine the impacts of rainfall and temperature variations based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projections on the water flux of the Sal River. This study found that the different scenarios affected the water-balance components differently. Landuse changes resulted in a slightly more erratic discha and temperature changes had a more predictable impact on the discharge and water-balance components. These findings demonstrate that the model results s...
Landslide Modeling and Susceptibility Mapping of Giri River Watershed, Himachal Pradesh (India)
Landslides are one of the critical geological processes, which cause not only enormous damage to ... more Landslides are one of the critical geological processes, which cause not only enormous damage to civil engineering structures i.e. roads, railways, bridges, dams, bio-engineering structures, and houses but also lead to loss of life. Hence, there is a need for landslide susceptibility mapping for identification of potential landslide areas. The present study is an attempt towards development of a landslide model/methodology by using GIS and remote sensing techniques for landslide susceptibility mapping. This involves the generation of thematic data layers and their spatial analysis within the Giri river watershed in Himachal Pradesh, India. Giri river watershed of Yamuna basin was selected for the model implementation. WorldView-02 MS and ResourceSAT-2 LISS-4 Mx satellite imageries, Survey of India topographical maps (1:50,000 scale), field data, and other informative maps were used as inputs to the study. Important terrain factors, contributing to landslide occurrences in the region...
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