Investigation on structural parameter effects on Subsidence-Uplift patterns in Western Kopet Dagh, using D-InSAR

Some researchers calculate the vertical movement of earth surfaces by using Triple methods Morpho-Tectonics indexes, GPS measurements & Numerical Modeling and Inter-ferrometric SAR. In using of these methods, the viewpoints are formed on the basis of Morphometric or local scale vertical movements and don’t any attention to movement causalities. In this research, the vertical movement of Western Kopet Dagh are calculated by using D-InSAR (used 2004-2010 Radar Image), Then, the surface & subsurface structure are extracted and determined by Remote Sensing Techniques, field surveys and subsurface data. In follow, the relationship between structures and vertical movement are determined by using of functions in GIS environment. The results shown that the uplifting taken placed in partition between Sariqamish and Kalaleh Faults in Southern areas of Northeastern subpart. Whereas, the uplifting occurred in Northern areas in all of the Western Kopet Dagh. Also, two abnormal uplifting shown in subsided Gorgan – Gonbad Kous Plain, due to growth of subsurface & surface folds. Therefore, it is defined that significant part of vertical movement Patterns related to main structures such as main faults and folds.