BillyTevin11/Geomorphic-Zonation-Along-the-Mombasa-County-Coastal-Line

Mapping the Geomorphic Zonation along the Coastline of Mombasa County in Kenya. # Geomorphic Zonation Mapping of Mombasa County's Coastal Line using Google Earth Engine The increasing vulnerability of coastal ecosystems worldwide necessitates robust methods for understanding and monitoring their spatial characteristics. This project addresses the need for detailed coastal environment mapping by focusing on the geomorphic zonation of the Mombasa County coastline in Kenya. The goal is to develop a comprehensive map of distinct coastal units based on their landform characteristics and the dominant geomorphic processes shaping them. This information is crucial for effective coastal management, hazard assessment, and ecological studies, particularly in regions facing growing pressures from climate change and human development. This overview outlines the methodology and key findings of a Jupyter Notebook designed to achieve this objective using advanced remote sensing techniques and the Google Earth Engine platform. The study centers on the concept of geomorphic zonation, which, within the context of this project, refers to the spatial delineation of distinct coastal units based on their characteristic landforms and the dominant geological and physical processes shaping them. Understanding geomorphic zonation is fundamental to coastal studies as it provides a framework for analyzing the distribution of habitats, predicting erosion patterns, and assessing the vulnerability of different coastal segments to natural hazards. The diverse coastline of Mombasa County, with its varied geomorphic features, makes it an ideal location for applying and refining geomorphic zonation methodologies. The project aims to provide a detailed classification of these zones, contributing to a better understanding of the region's coastal dynamics. Several key data sources were integral to this analysis. The Allen Coral Atlas served as a foundational dataset for identifying the existing extent of coral reefs in the region. This global initiative provides valuable baselin …