IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “KINEROS” MODEL FOR ESTIMATION OF THE FLOOD PRONETERRITORIES IN THE MALKI ISKAR RIVERBASIN

This article presents main results from the implementation of theKINEROS model to the Malki Iskar river basin above the town of Etropole. KINEROS is a mathematical model based on fundamental physical laws aimed atsimulating the spatial distribution of water balance elements for a given meteorologicalevent. A detailed study of the set of physical geographical flood risk factors (relief, climate, waters, soils, LC/LU) has been performed. The analysis has beencarried out on the basis of specific methods for estimation of the role of each factor. The results show the importance and practicality of implementation of the GIS, RSand flood risk modeling in generally unpredictable dangerous situations, which aretypical for small mountain catchments. The application of the KINEROS model forsimulation of events depending on the changes in the landscape conditions may increasesignificantly the effect of flood risk management in mountainous municipalities