Abstract:
The assessment of landslide hazard manually is a challenging task. With the evolution of
geospatial technologies like remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS), the
estimation of the hazard has become effective and convenient. Landslide Hazard Zonation
(LHZ) mapping constitutes an integral part of landslide mitigation. In order to accomplish the
- objectives of LHZ mapping, various parameters of considerable importance are taken into
account and each parameter serves as a thematic layer. Eventually, these layers are then
integrated to produce a LHZ map. For future assistance, there is a need to organize the thematic
layers and LHZ maps. The best way to do so is assembling them in the form of a book, better
known as an 'atlas'. But there are various limitations bound to paper atlas like, their cost of
reproduction, non-customizability, fixed frame of maps, etc. To overcome these limitations,
electronic adaptation in the form of digital atlas has come to the rescue. A digital atlas is the
most interactive and user-friendly form of representation till now which can carry various tools
and functions like- customizability, zooming, panning, better visualization, easy navigation,
etc. The digital atlas thus stands as a ready-to-help source which may assist planners and
decision makers in mitigating disasters like landslide.
