Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2023
Abstract
In
semi-arid
regions,
soil
erosion
by
water
presents
the
major
problem
that
affected
degradation.
Thus,
an
adequate
management
strategy
must
be
applied
in
order
to
restore
this
vital
environmental
resource.
Several
methods
were
used
assess
based
on
climatic,
geologic
and
geomorphologic
parameters.
work
a
modified
RUSLE
model
coupled
with
GIS
remote
sensing
technique
estimate
loss
Oueds
El
Ghram
Bou-Said
basins
(south-eastern
Tunisia).
The
results
showed
rate
study
varied
between
0
16
t/
ha/yr.
most
influencing
parameters
are
slope,
lithology,
precipitation.
high
very
areas
located
mountainous
parts
of
occupied
2.86%
total
surface
area.
This
can
as
foundation
for
new
helps
minimize
degradation
resource
region.
Environmental Earth Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
83(17)
Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2024
Abstract
This
study
investigated
groundwater
in
the
central
Rif
region
of
northern
Morocco
by
analysing
55
water
sampling
points
to
assess
its
physicochemical
and
hydrogeochemical
properties.
Through
hydrochemical
analysis,
GIS
spatial
exploration,
multivariate
statistical
a
direct
correlation
was
found
between
EC,
TDS,
major
ions,
influencing
overall
mineralization.
The
key
findings
included
pH
levels
ranging
from
6.10
8.52,
EC
828
4581
μS/cm,
varying
concentrations
Ca
2+
,
Mg
Na
+
K
HCO
2
–
Cl
N–NO
SO
4
2–
.
Notably,
TDS
TH
ranged
647.19–3609.36
mg/L
64.23–1051.24
mg/L,
respectively,
with
significant
portion
samples
exceeding
WHO
guidelines,
particularly
chloride
(61.81%),
sulfate
(92.72%),
nitrate
(12.72%)
samples.
Piper
diagram
highlights
sodium
chlorides
(Na–Cl)
as
predominant
chemical
facies
(70.9%),
while
Gibbs
emphasizes
impact
evaporation
on
chemistry
dynamics.
revealed
complex
influence
geological
anthropogenic
factors
quality,
potentially
leading
seawater
intrusion
coastal
aquifers.
observed
high
mineralization
hardness
levels,
addition
mild
alkalinity,
pose
public
health
risks,
underscoring
need
for
continuous
monitoring
sustainable
management
practices
protect
human
environment.
