Erosion risk map prepared in Azerbaijan

Erosion risk map prepared in Azerbaijan
# 07 June 2012 09:54 (UTC +04:00)
According to him, the potential and actual erosion risk maps, which are prepared through GIS technologies, are considered initially for Upper Shirvan area – Aghsu, Ismayilli, Shamakhi regions and one part of Gobustan region.

Such maps are being prepared now for regions entering Guba-Khachmaz area. Then the erosion risk map will be compiled for entire country area.

3743,5 ha of Azerbaijani area i.e 43,3% were subjected to erosion. The strong erosion is observed in 1336,7 ha or 15,5% of it.
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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED