Remote Sensing of Geological Environment

The geological environment, which is the surface of the lithosphere that directly interacts with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, includes essential elements like rocks, minerals, and structures. These are crucial resources for human survival and development. However, rapid population growth and economic development have led to excessive resource exploitation. Coupled with global warming and other human activities, this has resulted in serious damage to ecosystems—damage that is difficult to reverse. Consequently, geological resources and environmental issues have become increasingly prominent. Problems such as soil erosion, rapid glacier and permafrost melting, natural landscape destruction, and frequent geological disasters not only pose severe threats to human life and property but also hinder global sustainable development. As a result, an increasing number of countries are focusing on the investigation and monitoring of complex geological environments. This is essential for assessing the distribution and changes of critical natural resources, reducing risks associated with geological disasters, and promoting sustainable human development.

In recent years, advancements in earth science and satellite technology have enabled remote sensing technology as a pivotal tool for geo-environmental monitoring. This provides expansive opportunities for research into the ecological environment, resource monitoring, disaster prevention, and mitigation. Furthermore, ongoing advancements related to remote sensing technology offer vital technical support, enhancing the use of this technology in geological environments.

This Research Topic seeks to delve into the latest advancements and application cases of remote sensing technology in geological settings to further its application and development. Potential topics include but are not limited to:
• Application of remote sensing in geological disaster scenarios
• Use of remote sensing technology to address global climate change
• Monitoring and assessment of ecological restoration in mine geological environments
• Theories and technologies of mountain eco-environment remote sensing
• Monitoring and evaluation of major ecological projects and regional comprehensive management

Keywords: Remote sensing technology, Geological environment monitoring and assessment, Geological disaster, Global climate change, Ecological restoration and management

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