Predicted soil classification map for the Tokyo metropolitan area (IMAGE)

Shibaura Institute of Technology

Predicted soil classification map for the Tokyo metropolitan area

Caption

This map depicts the predicted types of soil in Tokyo with an unprecedented level of detail. Such maps are essential for urban planning and earthquake risk assessment, as they reveal areas that are more vulnerable to soil liquefaction.

Credit

Professor Shinya Inazumi from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan Source Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025033171?via%3Dihub

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