Landslide susceptibility mapping using GIS-based logistic regression model in Sekondi- Takoradi Metropolitan Area of Ghana

• Published in: Discover applied sciences Vol. 7; no. 9
• Main Authors: Ankah, Mawuko Luke Yaw, Frimpong, Reuben Akwasi, Odum, Ernest Kojo, Meten, Matebie, Klu, Albert Kafui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 29.08.2025
• Subjects: Applied and Technical Physics; Chemistry/Food Science; Earth Sciences; Engineering; Environment; Materials Science; GIS; Landslides; Hazard maps; Logistic regression model

Landslides pose a significant threat to human life and economic development worldwide. In Sekondi-Takoradi, a twin city in the Western Region of Ghana, a detailed landslide hazard assessment was conducted in the metropolis. This study aimed to identify the key triggers of landslides and develop an a...