USING GIS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL AREAS
SUSCEPTIBLE
TO FLOOD. CASE STUDY: SOLONEŢ RIVER
V. TIPLEA , S. TODICĂ, IOANA SIMEA , T. ANGHEL, IONELA GEORGIANA GAVRILĂ
ABSTRACT. – Using GIS to Identify Potential Areas Susceptible to Flood. Case
Study: Soloneţ River. In this study, we aim to analyze the impact of different
peak flows in territory and also a better understanding of the dynamic of a
river flow. The methodology used for flood zone delimitation is based on a
quantitative analysis model which requires the use of mathematical, physical and
statistical operations in order to emphasize the relations between the different
variables that were implied (discharges, grain size, terrain morphology, soil
saturation, vegetation etc.). The results cannot be expected to be completely
accurate but can provide a good representation of the process. Validation of
results will inevitably be difficult and should be measured in the field. The
information resulting from this study could be useful for raising awareness
about both hazards and possible mitigation measure, a key component of disaster
risk reduction planning.
Keywords: peak flow, discharges, quantitative model, hazard, GIS.