Bibliometric Analysis of Disaster Chain Research in China’s Plateau Regions

The study of disaster chains in China, particularly in plateau regions, is currently limited. This paper utilizes CNKI as a data source to investigate the disaster chain literature. Utilizing CiteSpace, it conducts co-occurrence, cluster, and emergence analyses, thereby providing a comprehensive review of the state of disaster chain research and methodologies in these plateau regions. The findings indicate that from 2005 to 2023, the Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering featured the highest number of publications on disaster chains, totaling 13 articles, predominantly within the field of geology, along with interdisciplinary studies. The research hotspots, identified through keyword analyses, include geological disasters, multi-hazard scenarios, natural disasters, risk assessment, and earthquakes. Notable disaster chain types in plateau areas encompass glacial lake and landslide disaster chains. Current research methods predominantly involve numerical simulations and monitoring technologies. Given the plateau region's unique terrain and diverse disaster chain types, there is a need for increased research efforts, particularly focusing on triggering factors. Future studies are expected to enhance monitoring techniques towards greater intelligence and integration with engineering construction.