"International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment"
2025, Vol. 7, Issue 12, Part A
Anthropogenic transformation of landscape in the Leh city and its surrounding regions of Leh district, Ladakh, India
Author(s): Amjad Ali and Prashant P Magar
Abstract: With continuous improvements in human lifestyles, people have been increasing their capacity to reshape and utilise nature. As a result, the original geomorphological landscape has been largely changed, and a variety of manmade geomorphological landscapes have been formed. The present study examines the role of human impact in shaping and altering the natural landscapes around Leh city in the Indus Valley, Ladakh, India. A wide range of human activities in transforming the natural landscape has been observed during the field survey in the study region. The results showed that Water management, traffic, urbanisation, and mining activities are some of the interventions that have influenced the transformation of natural landforms into anthropogenic landforms. The most significant changes are related to the construction of road infrastructure and the removal of large volumes of material resulting from mining activities. The anthropogenic macro- and micro-features significantly impact the study region's environment and surface. Without adequate planning, land alterations lead to landslides, increased sedimentation risks, and increased soil erosion.
Amjad Ali, Prashant P Magar. Anthropogenic transformation of landscape in the Leh city and its surrounding regions of Leh district, Ladakh, India. Int J Geogr Geol Environ 2025;7(12):33-39. DOI: 10.22271/27067483.2025.v7.i12a.458
