Capabilities of deep-learning models CNN and ConvLSTM are explored for analyzing and
projecting future urban growth in four Indian coastal cities, viz., Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi …

The world is urbanizing at an alarming pace, particularly in developing countries where
exponential urban population growth leads to unplanned and uncontrolled urban …

The Kolkata metropolitan region, located in eastern India, is one of the most densely
urbanized areas, with significant thunderstorms reported during the pre-monsoon season …

Most cities in the world suffer from excessive population and unplanned urban growth. The
objective of the present study was to investigate the spatiotemporal changes of built-up …

Assessment of urban growth dynamics is crucial for studying urban areas. Urban regions are
defined by their growth dynamics and trends. Spatial metrics can greatly benefit the analysis …

Urban shrinkage, an emerging phenomenon marked by a decline in city population, is
experienced by both developed and developing countries. In Asia, India hosts a significant …

Remote sensing (RS) has been widely used to assess the forest health status. Forest
fragmentation has been recognized as a threat to the forest as it causes loss of biodiversity …

Urban agglomerations across the world have witnessed haphazard and unprecedented
growth in the recent past, giving rise to urban sprawling. This study analyses the spatio …

Understanding spatial and geometrical patterns of urbanization is crucial in tackling
associated problems. As urbanization progresses through various stages of development, it …

Urbanization is a widespread phenomenon worldwide, especially in developing countries,
and it has an irreversible effect on the environment and land use. Therefore, it is necessary …