This book combines new quantitative erosion measurement methods with a
geochemical fingerprint and a model-based approach to measure erosion
and sediment flux in the Wadi Al-Arab, a Mediterranean to semi-arid
catchment in northwest Jordan. The outcomes reveal the local
importance of soil erosion and sediment yield in connection with
sedimentation and pollution of surface water bodies, propose managed
aquifer recharge strategies that focus on in-channel constructions,
and can be used to support local soil management strategies. In
Jordan, one of the most water scarcity-affected countries in the
world, erosion and sedimentation negatively impact integrative water
resource management projects, such as water reservoirs and groundwater
recharge basins. This book combines a multiple-response approach with
new qualitative methods, such as olive mound measurements and OSL
dating of Roman cistern sediments, to obtain long-term average erosion
rates in the Mediterranean to semi-arid Wadi Al-Arab catchment in
northwest Jordan. The implementation and enhancement of a geochemical
sediment fingerprint of the reservoir sediments helped to provide new
insights on sediment connectivity. Lastly, the outcomes were compiled
and tested in the SedNet model, which provides a more holistic view of
the results at the catchment scale and can effectively complement
local management strategies.
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Analysis, Quantification and the Respective Qualitative Impacts on a Reservoir Using a Multiple Response Approach
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783319318882
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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