Geomorphology and Society

CHAIR

Yasuhiro Suzuki

CO-CHAIR

Hitoshi Sato

DESCRIPTION

This session would like to consider the following items on the relationship between geomorphology and society through analyzing the benefits and threats of nature.
1) Advanced hazard assessment through topographical interpretation
2) Impact assessment and mitigation measures against topographical change
3) Geomorphology applicable to Geo-parks and Geo-tourism
4) Geomorphological education for understanding potential disasters
5) Landform and environmental preservation
6) Resilience and knowledge of disasters
7) Human and nature symbiosis