Using GIS Technique for evaluating water quality of Abu Zarag marsh during the flood season


World Heritage Site: The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities

Publication Year: 2020

Publication Type: Conference paper

Publication Identifier: WHE392C08A807

Summary

Abu Zarag marsh, part of Iraq's UNESCO-listed Ahwar wetlands, showed significant recovery and improved water quality during the 2018-2019 flood season. The study, using GIS techniques, analyzed key parameters such as temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, and dissolved oxygen, revealing a notable refilling of the marsh and restoration of its natural environment. Comparative analysis with data from 2014 to 2019 highlighted trends in water quality, while flooding modeling through ArcGIS-Arc Scene provided insights into the marsh's dynamic hydrological processes. This research underscores the ecological resilience of Abu Zarag marsh and offers valuable data for conservation efforts.

Citation

Hassan, A. Z., & Al-Musawi, N. O. A. (2020). Using GIS Technique for evaluating water quality of Abu Zarag marsh during the flood season. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 737(1), 12183. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/737/1/012183

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