Urban geology is the application of the earth sciences to problems arising at the nexus of the geosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere within urban and urbanizing areas. In this way, it goes beyond the application of geology in civil engineering (commonly called “Engineering Geology”). The aim of this study is to provide a good view of urban geology of Barishaldistrict that lies on the banks of the Kirtankhola River in south-central Bangladesh.The topics of discussions about Barishal urban geology are included geologic (geomorphology, geology, climatology and hydrogeology), engineering geological (earthquake, river erosion and geotechnical hazards investigations) and environmental characteristics (air, soil and water hazards assessment).
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