Geomorphological Analysis of Duhok Dam Site Using Remote Sensing Data

Hamdon, Alaa N.; Zand, Rabeea Kh.; Qubaa, Abdalrahman R.; Ali, Sabah Hussein

doi:10.33899/earth.2023.139763.1073

	Geomorphological Analysis of Duhok Dam Site Using Remote Sensing Data
Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science (INJES)
Volume 24, Issue 1, January 2024, Pages 1-15 PDF (1.13 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.33899/earth.2023.139763.1073
Authors
Alaa N. Hamdon¹; Rabeea Kh. Zand²; Abdalrahman R. Qubaa^* ¹; Sabah Hussein Ali³
¹Remote Sensing Center/University of Mosul
²Department of Geology, College of Science, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
³Remote Sensing Center / University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the geomorphological and geological features of Duhok Dam's sites and interpret the landforms and geological structures in this area. Field (observation) investigation, Satellite images and the data obtained from previous studies of this area have been facilitated in this study to make a compilation with each other to conclude a geological and geomorphological interpretation of landscapes. A Geomorphological map is prepared of the most dominant features. The Germawa strike-slip faults and their relation with the gully Duhok strike-slip fault are determined by their effect on the dam site. Sediments from erodible formations could decrease the dam reservoir capacity and flood waves during heavy rain and snow season could impact high pressure on the dam body so several sites were suggested to construct precautionary dams in anticipation of these risks. A seismotectonic situation for the dam area was also studied and determined, requiring officials to continuously monitor the dam body and its foundation.
Keywords
Dohuk dam,,; ,،Germawa faults,,; ,،gully Dohuk fault,,; ,،Bekhair anticline,,; ,،seismotectonic situation

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