Using GIS and DANP in detecting potential areas for Sinkholes

A high-accuracy method combining GIS and DANP successfully identifies sinkholes and potential formation areas with 98.73% correctness, revealing vegetation (22.59%), elevation (12.12%), and lithology (11.94%) as critical factors in the Bisotun-Parav Karstic Basin—vital for water resources in Kermanshah. While completeness (79.86%) and quality (79%) metrics suggest some unaccounted areas, the approach remains robust for detecting both existing and potential sinkholes, offering a precise tool for karst management.

Fadaei, H., Saeideh Sahebi, V., esmaili sarteshnizi, R., & Ghasemkhani, N. (2020). Using GIS and DANP in detecting potential areas for Sinkholes. Earth Observation and Geomatics Engineering, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.22059/eoge.2021.310615.1090