Historicizing Natural Hazards and Human-Induced Landscape Transformation in a Tropical Mountainous Environment in Africa: Narratives from Elderly Citizens

Historicizing Natural Hazards and Human-Induced Landscape Transformation in a Tropical Mountainous Environment in Africa: Narratives from Elderly Citizens

Studying natural hazards in the context of human-induced landscape transformation is complex, especially in regions with limited information. The narratives of the elderly can play a role in filling these knowledge gaps at the multi-decadal timescale. Here, we build upon a citizen-based elderly appr...

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Main Authors:	Violet Kanyiginya, Ronald Twongyirwe, David Mubiru, Caroline Michellier, Mercy Gloria Ashepet, Grace Kagoro-Rugunda, Matthieu Kervyn, Olivier Dewitte
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:	Land
Subjects:	geo-hydrological hazards land use and land cover change citizen science historical narratives participatory mapping disaster risk
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/2/346
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