Xамид Джафарзадех, Донг Янг, Сайёра Таджикходжаева, Мажид Аёуби, Рахимуллах Рабих, Дилноза Ювашева
Identifying seismic fault zones is crucial for assessing the seismic risks and therefore affecting the land cover plan for a specific area. Urban areas built on seismically active fault zones are more susceptible to earthquakes compared to areas covered with dense forests or agricultural lands. The North- West Iran, Aras Special Development Zones (SEZs) are one of the areas with prominent land cover in near future due to its reachability to multiple countries. Analyzing the relationship between land cover types and seismic fault zones in the Aras SEZ can provide valuable insights into the susceptibility of different land cover types to seismic events. We used Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) method to assess the impact of seismic fault zones on land use in the Aras SEZs which involves evaluating the potential impact of earthquakes on different land uses and activities. This assessment can help identify areas that are most susceptible to seismic hazards and prioritize them for risk mitigation measures. In conclusion, our assessment of seismic fault risks on spatial planning and development in Aras SEZs suggests valuable insights to ensure the safety and resilience of future investments and developments.
