New Geomorphological Indicators of Tectonic Activity of the Catchment Basins Case Study: Catchment Paskhn, Fars Province

Document Type : Research Paper

Abstract

Neotectonic Geomorphology focused in the field of study in dynamic processes and in an effective and dynamic shaping earth and its prospects. Geomorphologic indicators appropriate tools to understand the functioning and dynamics of these processes which introduce degrees drawn. In this research the eight geomorphologic indicators namely Stream Length- Gradient Index: Mountain Front Sinuosity (Smf), Drainage Asymmetry Factor (AF), Ratio of Valley- Floor with to Valley Height (VF), Basin Shape Factor (Bs), Transverse Topographic Symmetric Factor (T), Hypsometric Integral (Hc), River Sinuosity (S) and Stream Length- Gradient Index (SL) has been applied for measuring the neotectonic activity of Paskhan catchment. The research method was involved with Remote Sensing techniques as well as field study for data collection and validation. The outcome of research was showed the most port of area as an active geotectonic. These findings indicate morphological making of the young feature in Basin, and thus providing a dynamic infrastructure and sustainable development which are the morphological features.

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