Volume 11 - Volume 11
Susceptibility and Proximity of Schools to Potential Landslides in Agusan Del Sur: A Geospatial Analysis
Abstract
This research study assessed the susceptibility and proximity of DepEd elementary and high schools
in Agusan del Sur Province to landslide hazard. The study utilized data from the NOAH Project, of
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Landslide hazard data are categorized into three
susceptibility levels (Low=1, Medium=2, and High=3). Using geospatial techniques, the assessment
reveals that out of 551 schools, 90 are within the landslide zones- an average of 5.44%. Out of the 90
schools 14 are on the high level of susceptibility. An average of 94.56% are proximate to the
landslide zone, of which 770m is the closest distance and azimuth to the nearest potential hazard. The
results of the study is expected to help policy makers and administrators in DepEd of Agusan del Sur
in landslide hazard mitigation planning. The results can further give awareness and preparedness to
LGU and NDRRMC in crafting precautionary measures for the lives of the school children and
DepEd personnel.
Paper Details
PaperID: 2034
Author's Name: Sheila Kylene A. Tawas and Ma. Shella R. Millan
Volume: Volume 11
Issues: Volume 11
Keywords: GIS, Landslide, Natural Hazards, Geospatial Techniques, Schools Susceptibility, Proximity.
Year: 2021
Month: May
Pages: 1606-1613