COMPARISON BETWEEN REMOTE SENSING AND (TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS, STEREOSCOPIC AIR PHOTOS, AND FIELD MEASUREMENTS) FOR STUDYING AND MAPPING CINDER CONE MORPHOMETRY

This study explores the morphometry of volcanic landscapes through leveraging both traditional and remote sensing methodologies to measure morphometric parameters of volcanic structures with a focus on cinder cones. Recent advancements in remote sensing, including the use of ASTER, SRTM, and ALOS PALSAR DEMs have significantly improved our ability to capture the complex topography of volcanic features. However, the study identifies several limitations such as varying DEM accuracy, limited access to raw data and the inherent errors within DEMs. To address these challenges, we recommend integrating multi-source data, advancing remote sensing technology, enhancing access to raw data through applying sophisticated image processing techniques, and conducting comprehensive field validation. The study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to refine the accuracy and applicability of volcanic morphometric analyses. Addressing these limitations and recommendations will advance our understanding of volcanic landscapes, contributing to improved volcanic hazard assessment and geologic research.Conflict-of-interest statement The author declared that they have no conflict of interest to declare and there is no financial interest to report. I certify that the submission is original work and is not under review at any other publication.