University of Guilan Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences 1735-3033 23 1 2025 01 01 Assessment of the stability potential of geosystems under anthropogenic influences (Case study: Ural River) 181 187 8573 10.22124/cjes.2025.8573 EN Alissa Khassenova Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Almaty, Kazakhstan Tursynkul Bazarbayeva Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Almaty, Kazakhstan Abdurashit Nizamiev Osh State University, Institute of Natural science, Physical Education, Tourism and Agricultural Technologies, Osh, Kyrgyzstan Laura Kurbanova Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Almaty, Kazakhstan Bayan Tussupova Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Almaty, Kazakhstan Rabiga Kenzhebay Department of Biology and Geography, Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan Aktoty Bekzhanova Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Almaty, Kazakhstan Ardak Khamitov Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, Almaty, Kazakhstan Journal Article 2025 03 04 The stability of geosystems under anthropogenic influences has become a critical area of research due to increasing human activities and their impacts on natural ecosystems. This study focuses on assessing the stability potential of geosystems in the Ural River basin, a region experiencing significant anthropogenic pressures, including agricultural expansion, industrial development, and urbanization. By integrating geomorphological, hydrological, and ecological data, this research evaluates the resilience and vulnerability of the Ural River geosystem to human-induced changes. Field surveys, remote sensing, and statistical analyses were employed to quantify the extent of anthropogenic impacts. Results indicate that approximately 40% of the river basin has undergone moderate to severe degradation, with soil erosion rates increasing by 25% over the past two decades. Additionally, water quality parameters, such as nitrate concentrations, have exceeded permissible limits by 30% in areas adjacent to agricultural zones. The study identifies key drivers of instability, including deforestation, over-extraction of water resources, and improper land-use practices. Mitigation strategies, such as reforestation, sustainable water management, and land-use planning, are proposed to enhance the geosystem's stability. This research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay between anthropogenic activities and geosystem stability, offering valuable insights for policymakers and environmental managers. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_8573_d2d9911cf1758e7fc9f1daaea9456f4d.pdf