Identification of potential groundwater zones using the analytical hierarchical process technique: Case study of the region of Constantine – Northeastern Algeria

Geomatics Landmanagement and Landscape, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 1

Published: April 14, 2025

This study presents an integrated approach for identifying groundwater potential zones in the Constantine region, northeastern Algeria, by combining Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The methodology incorporates a multi-criteria analysis based on seven critical parameters: geomorphology, slope, drainage density, fault land use, lithology, and soil types. Each parameter was weighted using AHP technique to quantify its relative influence accumulation. Subsequently, areas were classified into of varying potential, ranging from ‘very poor’ ‘excellent’. Field verification conducted validate model’s results, demonstrating effectiveness. Specifically, 80% 22 drilled wells ‘good’ found exhibit reliable performance sustainability. In contrast, located as ‘poor’ non-performing. These findings highlight practical reliability AHP-GIS delineating groundwater-rich application strategic water resource management. Moreover, results reinforce utility this addressing scarcity challenges prevalent arid semi-arid regions. By accurately mapping concentration zones, method offers valuable tool planners. also emphasizes broader implications, including drought risk mitigation, particularly regions where sustainable management is economic environmental resilience.

Language: Английский

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Identification of suitable land for sustainable agricultural practices in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal: A RS-GIS based MCDA approach

Environment Development and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Monitoring of ground water level fluctuation in Chittur, Palakkad

International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Language: Английский

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