Terrain Characterizations and Classifications of Semanggol Formation and Its Adjacent Areas by Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Semanggol formation is a geological formation existed in the northern part of
Peninsular Malaysia. Semanggol formation is mainly divided into three main sections
due to several factors including tectonism. The existence of a major strike-slip fault of
(Bok Bak fault) is believed to be the main contributor of the division of Semanggol
formation especially in central and north Kedah. Despite of extensive researches have
been conducted to prove the occurrence of this fault in relation to Semanggol
formation, none of them focuses on the aerial interpretation in studying the formation
in a wider scale. This has been one of the factors of why this study is being conducted.
By using a cutting-edge technology of remote sensing and Geographic Information
System (GIS), this study will focus on finding the evidences related to the fault
formation while giving thorough evaluation of terrain analysis that coexisted in the
area. This study is completed with the assistance of satellite images as well as few
software to clarify the observation within the region of study.