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- Publisher
- Springer Journals
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 by Springer-Verlag
- Subject
- Earth Sciences; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution; Geology; Hydrogeology
- ISSN
- 1431-2174
- eISSN
- 1435-0157
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10040-010-0598-9
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Abstract
Water shortage has become a problem in many arid regions where rainfall is low. Wadi Aurnah Basin, in Saudi Arabia (Arabian Peninsula), where the Holy Islamic cities are located, was selected for study, since it represents a water-scarce region. The potential for groundwater storage was investigated. This was achieved using remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) techniques to cover the whole area (3,113 km2). Satellite images with high spatial resolution were processed to recognize terrain elements controlling the subsurface rock behavior. Landsat 7 ETM+, ASTER and SRTM satellite images were processed using ERDAS IMAGINE software. The influencing factors on groundwater storage were determined and digitally mapped as thematic layers. This included rainfall, lithology, rock fractures, slope, drainage and land cover/use. These factors were integrated in the GIS system (ArcView). A map was produced, indicating potential areas for groundwater storage. The map shows that 12–15% of Wadi Aurnah Basin has potential for groundwater storage, mainly in areas where intensive fracture systems exist.
Journal
Hydrogeology Journal – Springer Journals
Published: Apr 14, 2010