Salahalddin S. Ali
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View article: Risk Intensity Mapping of Complex Aquifer Systems Using the Phosphate-Drastic Model: Insights From the Penjween Basin, NE, Iraq
Risk Intensity Mapping of Complex Aquifer Systems Using the Phosphate-Drastic Model: Insights From the Penjween Basin, NE, Iraq Open
Groundwater contamination from human activities is a significant concern for sustainable water resource management, particularly in Mediterranean climates such as the Penjween Basin (PB). Effective management requires comprehensive risk as…
View article: Integrating geospatial, hydrogeological, and geophysical data to identify groundwater recharge potential zones in the Sulaymaniyah basin, NE of Iraq
Integrating geospatial, hydrogeological, and geophysical data to identify groundwater recharge potential zones in the Sulaymaniyah basin, NE of Iraq Open
View article: Mid-Holocene hydroclimatic optimum recorded in a stalagmite from Shalaii Cave, northern Iraq
Mid-Holocene hydroclimatic optimum recorded in a stalagmite from Shalaii Cave, northern Iraq Open
View article: Establishing of Soil Loss Tolerance Limit and Sediment Yield in Zagros Fold Thrust Belt: A case study in the Kanarwe river basin, Iraq-Iran
Establishing of Soil Loss Tolerance Limit and Sediment Yield in Zagros Fold Thrust Belt: A case study in the Kanarwe river basin, Iraq-Iran Open
Soil degradation is a significant cause of topsoil loss; in most mountainous region watersheds, it leads to decreased agriculture productivity and reservoir storage. This study targeted calculating and mapping soil loss and sediment yield …
View article: Strategies for Sustainable Water Management
Strategies for Sustainable Water Management Open
Groundwater in the Rania basin, Iraqi Kurdistan region, has been under intensive exploitation in the last two decades, where quantity and quality are both affected. Hence, any attempt to protect the aquifers has become an urgent need. Saru…
View article: Assessment of groundwater level fluctuation using integrated trend analysis approaches in the Kapran sub-basin, North East of Iraq
Assessment of groundwater level fluctuation using integrated trend analysis approaches in the Kapran sub-basin, North East of Iraq Open
Groundwater extraction in the Kapran Sub-basin (KSB) has been intensified in recent decades due to population growth, urbanization, industrial activities, and agricultural expansion. Assessing water resources in KSB has become vital for re…
View article: Sustainability indicator for evaluating the ATES system in Halabja-Khurmal sub-basin NE-Iraq using GIS-based MCDA method
Sustainability indicator for evaluating the ATES system in Halabja-Khurmal sub-basin NE-Iraq using GIS-based MCDA method Open
Thermal energy is utilized as an environmentally friendly energy source for seasonal heat and cold storage on a global scale. Specifically, the aquifer thermal energy storage system is highlighted for being cost-effective in cooling and he…
View article: GROUNDWATER VULNERABILITY MAP OF BASARA BASIN, SULAIMANI GOVERNORATE, IRAQI KURDISTAN REGION
GROUNDWATER VULNERABILITY MAP OF BASARA BASIN, SULAIMANI GOVERNORATE, IRAQI KURDISTAN REGION Open
The Basara basin which is one of the most promising hydrogeological basin in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, located in north east of Iraq, 25 km west of Sulaimani city, between the 496652 - 537752 East and 3911038 - 3951906 North in Universal Tra…
View article: Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater In Sulaymaniyah-Sharazoor Basin, Kurdistan, NE Iraq
Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater In Sulaymaniyah-Sharazoor Basin, Kurdistan, NE Iraq Open
Groundwater quality evaluation, the spatial distribution of quality parameters, and hydrogeochemical modeling are useful tools for decision-makers in water quality management. The present study has applied GIS techniques for groundwater sp…
View article: Composition of Rare Earth Elements in Fluvial Sediments of the Lesser Zab River Basin, Northeastern Iraq: Implications for Tectonic Setting and Provenance
Composition of Rare Earth Elements in Fluvial Sediments of the Lesser Zab River Basin, Northeastern Iraq: Implications for Tectonic Setting and Provenance Open
During the past few decades, rare earth elements (REEs) have gained enormous attention in geochemical studies worldwide as a result of their important role in the manufacturing of high-tech equipment. REEs in river sediment have been widel…
View article: Insights of dam site selection for rainwater harvesting using GIS: A case study in the Al- Qalamoun Basin, Syria
Insights of dam site selection for rainwater harvesting using GIS: A case study in the Al- Qalamoun Basin, Syria Open
View article: The Efficiency of SCS-CN, HEC-1, HEC-HMS, TR55, RATIONAL, and SNYDER UNIT Hydrograph Models for Determining Peak Flood Discharge in the Upper Part of Lesser Zab Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
The Efficiency of SCS-CN, HEC-1, HEC-HMS, TR55, RATIONAL, and SNYDER UNIT Hydrograph Models for Determining Peak Flood Discharge in the Upper Part of Lesser Zab Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Open
The Unit Hydrograph (UH) and Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) are prevalent methods for estimating peak flow and peak time within the hydrological river basins. Different types of data, such as gauging data, morphometric ana…
View article: Indicator of suitability for evaluating the aquifer thermal energy storage using the GIS-based MCDA technique in the Halabja-Khurmal sub-basin
Indicator of suitability for evaluating the aquifer thermal energy storage using the GIS-based MCDA technique in the Halabja-Khurmal sub-basin Open
Thermal energy is one of the eco-friendly sources of energy used worldwide for storing heat and cold between seasons. The aquifer thermal energy storage system effectively reduces carbon dioxide emission gas in the Halabja governorate. It …
View article: Integrated GIS, Remote Sensing, and Electrical Resistivity Tomography Methods for the Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones in Sangaw Sub-Basin, Sulaymaniyah, KRG-Iraq
Integrated GIS, Remote Sensing, and Electrical Resistivity Tomography Methods for the Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones in Sangaw Sub-Basin, Sulaymaniyah, KRG-Iraq Open
In the Sangaw region, groundwater is the primary supply of water for drinking, residential purposes, livestock, and summer farming activities. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to delineate groundwater potential zones (GWPZ…
View article: Insights for Estimating and Predicting Reservoir Sedimentation Using the RUSLE-SDR Approach: A Case of Darbandikhan Lake Basin, Iraq–Iran
Insights for Estimating and Predicting Reservoir Sedimentation Using the RUSLE-SDR Approach: A Case of Darbandikhan Lake Basin, Iraq–Iran Open
Soil loss (SL) and its related sedimentation in mountainous areas affect the lifetime and functionality of dams. Darbandikhan Lake is one example of a dam lake in the Zagros region that was filled in late 1961. Since then, the lake has rec…
View article: Groundwater Vulnerability of Halabja-Khurmal Sub-Basin Using Modified DRASTIC Method
Groundwater Vulnerability of Halabja-Khurmal Sub-Basin Using Modified DRASTIC Method Open
View article: Geospatial Technique Integrated with MCDM Models for Selecting Potential Sites for Harvesting Rainwater in the Semi-arid Region
Geospatial Technique Integrated with MCDM Models for Selecting Potential Sites for Harvesting Rainwater in the Semi-arid Region Open
View article: GIS-Based Modeling for Vegetated Land Fire Prediction in Qaradagh Area, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
GIS-Based Modeling for Vegetated Land Fire Prediction in Qaradagh Area, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Open
This study aims to estimate the susceptibility of fire occurrence in the Qaradagh area of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, by examining 16 predictive factors. We selected these predictive factors, dependent on analyzing and performing a compreh…
View article: Landfill Site Selection Using GIS and Multi-criteria Decision-making AHP and SAW Methods: A Case Study in Sulaimaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Landfill Site Selection Using GIS and Multi-criteria Decision-making AHP and SAW Methods: A Case Study in Sulaimaniyah Governorate, Iraq Open
View article: Insights for Landfill Site Selection Using GIS: A Case Study in the Tanjero River Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Insights for Landfill Site Selection Using GIS: A Case Study in the Tanjero River Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Open
The increasing world population and the growing quantity of solid waste have become a challenging problem facing governments and policy makers because of the scarcity of suitable sites for new landfills and the negative perception of these…
View article: Chemical evaluation and hydrodynamic interpretation of flammable gas leaching from the shallow water well in Chamchamal Town, Kurdistan, NE of Iraq
Chemical evaluation and hydrodynamic interpretation of flammable gas leaching from the shallow water well in Chamchamal Town, Kurdistan, NE of Iraq Open
A wonderful event had taken place in the Gurgayi Fatah Village (5 Km to the north of Chamchamal Town), when gas and water are blowouts from a shallow drilled water well. Scientists and people hurry to view and investigate this phenomenon. …
View article: Integrated remote sensing and GIS techniques to delineate groundwater potential area of Chamchamal basin, Sulaymaniyah, NE Iraq
Integrated remote sensing and GIS techniques to delineate groundwater potential area of Chamchamal basin, Sulaymaniyah, NE Iraq Open
Groundwater management in the semi-arid areas is a crucial issue and requires more scientific study and techniques. Groundwater potential areas for part of the Chamchamal basin are determined using two techniques, the analytical hierarchy …
View article: Adjustment of Original DRASTIC model by means of Lineament Density to Map Groundwater Vulnerability: Case Study in Rania Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Adjustment of Original DRASTIC model by means of Lineament Density to Map Groundwater Vulnerability: Case Study in Rania Basin, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Open
Groundwater has never been heavily relied on as a water source in Northern Iraq as it has been in the last two decades due to the rapid and often unplanned urbanization, industrial and agricultural projects. This paper attempts to present …
View article: New Insight on Soil Loss Estimation in the Northwestern Region of the Zagros Fold and Thrust Belt
New Insight on Soil Loss Estimation in the Northwestern Region of the Zagros Fold and Thrust Belt Open
Soil loss is one of the most important causes of land degradation. It is an inevitable environmental and socio-economic problem that exists in many physiographic regions of the world, which, besides other impacts, has a direct bearing on a…
View article: Seepage Velocity of Different Groundwater Aquifers in Halabja Saidsadiq Basin—NE of Iraq
Seepage Velocity of Different Groundwater Aquifers in Halabja Saidsadiq Basin—NE of Iraq Open
View article: Quantitative Estimation of Municipal Solid Waste in Sulaimaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Quantitative Estimation of Municipal Solid Waste in Sulaimaniyah Governorate, Iraq Open
View article: Combining GIS Applications and Analytic Hierarchy Process Method for Landfill Siting in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
Combining GIS Applications and Analytic Hierarchy Process Method for Landfill Siting in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq Open
View article: A study of mineralized water using geophysical and hydrogeochemical approaches in Khwelen salt ponds, Sangaw, Sulaymaniyah, NE of Iraq
A study of mineralized water using geophysical and hydrogeochemical approaches in Khwelen salt ponds, Sangaw, Sulaymaniyah, NE of Iraq Open
Groundwater is the main source of Khwelen village for domestic and household purposes, furthermore for salt production via salt evaporation ponds. Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and hydrogeochemical approaches are used to understa…
View article: GIS-Based Modeling for Selection of Dam Sites in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq
GIS-Based Modeling for Selection of Dam Sites in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq Open
Iraq, a country in the Middle East, has suffered severe drought events in the past two decades due to a significant decrease in annual precipitation. Water storage by building dams can mitigate drought impacts and assure water supply. This…