Master’s Degree Awarded to Ms. Hana’a Badr Aldeen Al-Harazi in Geomorphology and Natural Environment
Ms. Hana’a Badr Aldeen Al-Harazi was awarded a Master’s degree in the major of Geomorphology and Natural Environment with an average of (Excellent) and a grade of (95%) for her thesis titled ” Flood Disasters in the Central Part of Wadi Hadramout Basin Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing,” which was submitted to Department of Geography and Geoinformatics, Faculty of Arts and Humanitarian – Sana’a University. The defense was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
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Committee Members |
Designation |
University |
Position |
1 |
Dr. Ahmed Sultan Abdo |
Internal examiner |
Sana’a University |
Member |
2 |
Prof. Abdulmajeed Ahmed Madaghesh |
External Examiner |
Amran University |
Chair |
3 |
Prof. Abdulmalek Ali Al-Jabali |
Main supervisor |
Sana’a University |
Member |
The study aimed to:
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Analyze the climatic and morphometric characteristics of the central Wadi Hadramout basin.
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Identify the primary environmental drivers behind recurring flood events.
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Evaluate the impact of flooding on both natural ecosystems and human infrastructure.
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Develop digital runoff estimation maps to predict future flow volumes.
The study reached the following main findings:
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The basin’s unique geographical location is a primary driver of high-velocity flooding.
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Unregulated urban expansion and weak infrastructure significantly exacerbate flood risks.
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The study quantified significant environmental changes, recording a flood impact area of approximately 527 km² in 2008 and 98 km² in 2015.
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The southern sectors of the study area were identified as the most high-risk zones for future disasters.
The study concluded with several important recommendations, most notably:
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Implementation of advanced forecasting systems to mitigate risk.
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Continued use of GIS and Remote Sensing for real-time monitoring.
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Construction of dams and barriers to regulate water flow.
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Launching community education initiatives regarding flood safety and disaster preparedness.
The thesis was examined and recommended by the MA Viva-Voce Committee for acceptance and approval. The defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, and interested individuals, in addition to the candidate’s colleagues and family members.
A video from the Viva-Voce
