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EVALUATING GLACIER DYNAMICS USING TEMPORAL REMOTE SENSING IMAGES: A CASE STUDY OF HUNZA VALLEY, NORTHERN PAKISTAN

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  • 1. University of Peshawar
  • 2. King Abdulaziz University

Description

Abstract. Glaciers are the major source of water for drainage network. Northern Pakistan is hosting some of the largest and longest glaciers. Studies evaluating the temporal dynamics of glaciers in Pakistan shows contradictory results of retreat, stable of advancing behavior. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the temporal dynamics in three glaciers in northern Pakistan, using Landsat satellite images. The Landsat images for the years of 1977, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2009 and 2014 shows retreat in selected Hispar, Birpu and Bualtar glaciers. To evaluate the impact of weather indicators of the glaciers dynamics, the temporal glaciers inventories were compared with the rainfall and temperature for the corresponding years. This study should assist to understand the glaciers dynamics and future climate of the region.

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Translated Description (Arabic)

الملخص: الأنهار الجليدية هي المصدر الرئيسي للمياه لشبكة الصرف الصحي. يستضيف شمال باكستان بعضًا من أكبر وأطول الأنهار الجليدية. تُظهر الدراسات التي تقيم الديناميكيات الزمنية للأنهار الجليدية في باكستان نتائج متناقضة للتراجع، ومستقرة للسلوك المتقدم. تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تقييم الديناميكيات الزمنية في ثلاثة أنهار جليدية في شمال باكستان، باستخدام صور القمر الصناعي لاندسات. تُظهر صور لاندسات لأعوام 1977 و 1999 و 2001 و 2007 و 2009 و 2014 تراجعًا في الأنهار الجليدية المختارة هيسبار و بيربو و بولتار. لتقييم تأثير مؤشرات الطقس لديناميكيات الأنهار الجليدية، تمت مقارنة مخزونات الأنهار الجليدية الزمنية مع هطول الأمطار ودرجة الحرارة للسنوات المقابلة. وينبغي أن تساعد هذه الدراسة في فهم ديناميات الأنهار الجليدية والمناخ المستقبلي للمنطقة.

Translated Description (English)

Abstract. Glaciers are the major source of water for drainage network. Northern Pakistan is hosting some of the largest and longest glaciers. Studies evaluating the temporal dynamics of glaciers in Pakistan shows contradictory results of retreat, stable of advancing behavior. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the temporal dynamics in three glaciers in northern Pakistan, using Landsat satellite images. The Landsat images for the years of 1977, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2009 and 2014 shows retreat in selected Hispar, Birpu and Bualtar glaciers. To evaluate the impact of weather indicators of the glaciers dynamics, the temporal glaciers inventories were compared with the rainfall and temperature for the corresponding years. This study should assist in understanding the glaciers dynamics and future climate of the region.

Translated Description (French)

Abstract. Glaciers are the major source of water for drainage network. Le nord du Pakistan est l'hôte de certains des glaciers les plus grands et les plus longs. Studies evaluating the temporal dynamics of glaciers in Pakistan shows contradictory results of retreat, stable of advancing behavior. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the temporal dynamics in three glaciers in northern Pakistan, using Landsat satellite images. The Landsat images for the years of 1977, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2009 and 2014 shows retreat in selected Hispar, Birpu and Bualtar glaciers. Pour évaluer l'impact des indicateurs météorologiques de la dynamique des glaciers, les inventaires temporels des glaciers ont été comparés à la pluie et à la température des années correspondantes. Cette étude devrait aider à comprendre la dynamique glaciaire et le climat futur de la région.

Translated Description (Spanish)

Abstract. Glaciers are the major source of water for drainage network. Northern Pakistan is hosting some of the largest and longest glaciers. Studies evaluating the temporal dynamics of glaciers in Pakistan shows contradictory results of retreat, stable of advancing behavior. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the temporal dynamics in three glaciers in northern Pakistan, using Landsat satellite images. The Landsat images for the years of 1977, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2009 and 2014 shows retreat in selected Hispar, Birpu and Bualtar glaciers. To evaluate the impact of weather indicators of the glaciers dynamics, the temporal glaciers inventories were compared with the rainfall and temperature for the corresponding years. This study should assist to understand the glaciers dynamics and future climate of the region.

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Translated title (Arabic)
تقييم ديناميات الأنهار الجليدية باستخدام صور الاستشعار عن بعد الزمنية: دراسة حالة لوادي هونزا، شمال باكستان
Translated title (English)
EVALUATING GLACIER DYNAMICS USING TEMPORAL REMOTE SENSING IMAGES: A CASE STUDY OF HUNZA VALLEY, NORTHERN PAKISTAN
Translated title (French)
EVALUATING GLACIER DYNAMICS USING TEMPORAL REMOTE SENSING IMAGES : A CASE STUDY OF HUNZA VALLEY, NORTHERN PAKISTAN
Translated title (Spanish)
EVALUATING GLACIER DYNAMICS USING TEMPORAL REMOTE SENSING IMAGES: A CASE STUDY OF HUNZA VALLEY, NORTHERN PAKISTAN

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https://openalex.org/W2948356679
DOI
10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w13-1781-2019

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