Abstract
Among all the continental faults in the world and especially in Asia, Nanga Parbat (NP) is one of the younger and highly uplifting topographic unit in the context of Indian-Eurasian collision. In this paper, the Rate of Deformation (ROD) over the area of Nanga Parbat has been studied using a Remote Sensing technique based on Digital Elevation Model (DEM). The results obtained reveal that NP is uplifting at a rate of 14-16 mm/year with unique relative relief. Satellite remote sensing technique is a significant tool to constrain active zones that are vulnerable to natural disasters like earthquake etc.
Keyword(s)
Surface Deformation, NPHMZ, Geospatial Technologies, Nanga Parbat