Kirkuk Journal of Science

Kirkuk Journal of Science

Study of nature, origin, movement and extension of sand dunes by using sedimentological aspects and remote sensing techniques in Baiji area, North Iraq

Authors
Amera I. HussainSabbar A. Salih
Lafta S. Kadim
10.32894/kujss.2009.38922
Abstract
The sand dunes in Baiji area causing many problems, such as accumulation of the moved sand on the railway, roads, sand and dust storms which affect and causes pollution for civil constructions and industries in the area, as well as, increasing desertification. This study aims to explain the morphology, origin, grain size and movement of the sand dunes in Baiji area. The study including detail field study of the sand dunes and investigation of the future effect of extension and increasing the desertification in the area within time Using of remote sensing and geographical information system in the study of desertification by Multitemporal data which including(maps and Landsat Thematic Mapper(TM)images)provided best understanding of the distribution of sand dunes and other aeolian features in the area of study.
Keywords
Study of nature
origin
movement
extension
Sand
dunes
using sedimentological
aspects
remote sensing techniques
Baiji area
North Iraq
Kirkuk Journal of Science
Volume 4, Issue 2
Autumn 2009
Page 22-36

  • Receive Date 01 December 2009
  • Revise Date 20 December 2009
  • Accept Date 25 December 2009