Public Speech 11/7/2026: Sustainable Coastal Cities in the face of Earthquakes and Climate Change 講義:地震と気候変動に立ち向かうサステナブルな沿岸都市
Saturday 11th July 2026 (令和8年7月11日土曜日)Prof. Gomez gives the talk for the 12th Science Conference in…
Saturday 11th July 2026 (令和8年7月11日土曜日)Prof. Gomez gives the talk for the 12th Science Conference in Hyogo at the 100 years commemoration Hall of Kobe University. Link To the Presentation パワポへのリンク(click me) 要約:歴史を通じて、世界各地の都市は海や水路に沿って築かれてきた。それらが輸送・交流・商業への容易なアクセスをもたらしてきたからである。しかし、「ブルーエッジ」——陸と水の境界——での暮らしは、河川の氾濫、高潮、津波をはじめとする数多くの危険と災害リスクを伴う(2011年の東北、2024年の能登における地震と津波、そして2018年に関西を襲った台風21号〔ジェビ〕などがその例である)。日本において、これらの課題は、気候変動と地震に伴う地盤の隆起・沈降という複合的な圧力のもとで、単に深刻化するだけでなく、その性質そのものが大きく変容しようとしている。本講演では、日本の沿岸都市を切り口に、2011年のニュージーランド・クライストチャーチ地震、2024年の能登半島地震、そして2017年の朝倉(北部九州)における豪雨土砂災害を例に取りながら、これらの危険性を考察する。気候変動・地震活動・沿岸部の曝露(エクスポージャー)が交差するところで、自然災害と災害リスクが依然として過小評価されているのはなぜか、その実態と要因を明らかにしたい。
Yousefi, S., Mardanian, S., Imaizumi, F., Gomez, C. Debris flow susceptibility mapping using neural networks and deep learning with SHAP-based interpretation in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, a semi-arid mountainous region of Iran. Earth Sci Inform 19, 127 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-026-02179-7 https://rdcu.be/frDlW This study evaluates four models across two modeling paradigms to develop debris flow susceptibility maps for Chaharmahal and…
The presentation of the work between Kobe University and Canterbury University on Sediment Transfer and Landform Change in the aftermath of glacier recession is now up in the “Presentations” section. Go and check it out.
I have updated the repository of the classes PDFs of the presentations for the international program (please note that it only contains the classes I – C. Gomez – gave in the class. UMS – KU Geomorphology Classes – 地形・水文学・災害
Based on the original research by Gomez and Kataoka on pumices in lahars, one important question about whether gas remained trapped in pumices while travelling in lahars, or whether they were becoming fully wet has been elucidated for the first time by Sho Sawada, working in collaboration with Ben Kennedy at Canterbury University, where Professor…
Emami, S.N., Yousefi, S., Gomez, C. et al. Multidisciplinary insights into landslide stability: geomorphology, mineralogy, and geotechnical analysis of the Afsarabad landslide. Environmental Earth Sciences 85, 248 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-026-12896-3 Abstract:The Afsarabad landslide represents a significant geological hazard in Iran that remains poorly understood due to limited integrated research. This study employs a multidisciplinary approach combining geological, mineralogical, geotechnical, and…
Daikai Rikuto published his research work on the movement of the Unzen Dome in the top journal in volcanology: Journal of volcanology and Geothermal Research. Congratulation Daikai-san! Rikuto Daikai, Christopher Gomez, Norifumi Hotta, Yoshinori Shinohara, 2026. Long-term deformation and surface change of the Heisei-Shinzan lava dome revealed by integrated monitoring,Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research,…
Lintang, N.F., Utami, S., Anjani, D.I., Nomura, M., Gomez, C. 2026. Assessment of microplastic abundance and anthropogenic contaminations of spring water in Merapi Volcano’s spring belt. Journal of Ecological Engineering.