Brief communication: Visualizing uncertainties in landslide susceptibility modelling using bivariate mapping

Abstract. Effectively communicating uncertainties inherent to statistical models is a challenging yet crucial aspect of the modelling process. This is particularly important in applied research, where output is used and interpreted by scientists and decision-makers alike. In disaster risk reduction, susceptibility maps for natural hazards are vital for spatial planning and risk assessment. We present a novel type of landslide susceptibility map that jointly visualizes the estimated susceptibility and the corresponding prediction uncertainty, using an example from a mountainous region in Carinthia, Austria. We also provide implementation guidelines to create such maps using popular free and open-source software packages.

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Natural hazards and earth system sciences
Published
2025-04-14
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-1425-2025
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2
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Landslides and related hazards
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Brief communication: Visualizing uncertainties in landslide susceptibility modelling using bivariate mapping

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Abstract. Effectively communicating uncertainties inherent to statistical models is a challenging yet crucial aspect of the modelling process. This is particularly important in applied research, where output is used and interpreted by scientists and decision-makers alike. In disaster risk reduction, susceptibility maps for natural hazards are vital for spatial planning and risk assessment. We present a novel type of landslide susceptibility map that jointly visualizes the estimated susceptibility and the corresponding prediction uncertainty, using an example from a mountainous region in Carinthia, Austria. We also provide implementation guidelines to create such maps using popular free and open-source software packages.

Natural hazards and earth system sciencesVol. 25(4)
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AT), GeoSphere Austria, BOKU University (AT)
Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft
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