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Article In Conference |
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Document Title |
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Study on the Geomorphological Changes, Depositional Environments and Geochemical Properties of Sediment Veneer In and Around AI-Leith Are Red Sea Coast of Saudi Arabia دراسةعلى التغيرات الجيومورفولوجية والبيئات الترسيبيةوالخواص الجيوكيميائية لرسوبيات منطقة الليث الواقعة على ساحل البحر الأحمر للمملكة العربية السعودية |
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earth sciences, hydrogeology and environmental sciences |
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Document Language |
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Arabic |
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Abstract |
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AI-Leith area lies in the Western Province of Saudi Arabia between
latitudes 20° 1ON and 20° 20N. It occupies the coastal zone along the Red Sea
(Figs. 1 & 2). The area enjoys subtropical to tropical climate and experiences
seasonal monsoon rains which increase to the south. The water temperature in
the Red Sea varies between 23.8°C to 24.4°C and the average salinity is
39.2 grm.lliter.
Geomorphologically, the area has rugged topography with sharp ridges,
v- and U-shaped gorges on the Arabian Shield area, while the coastal flat
stretches for a distance of 10-30 km. The Arabian Shield forms the catchment
through which most of the wadis start to flow towards west into the Red Sea.
Geologically, AI-Leith area is covered by Miocene Said formation which
is approximately 30 m thick and consists of conglomerate, sandstone, limestone,
marly argillite, chert and basalt. Pliocene SaHan formation is approximately 35m
thick and consists of conglomerate, sandstone and claystone (Hadley, 1975 and
1980; Hadley and Fleck, 1980 and Prinz, 1983).
The Principal objectives of the study are (1) to investigate the ehavior
ofmajor, minor, and trace metals in marine sediments of AI-Leith area, (2)
to study the sedimentology of the surficial marine sediments veneering the
c~astal zone, and (3) to investigate land cover and environment in AI-Leith area
utilizing satellite images processing. |
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Conference Name |
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the second annual meeting for scientific research |
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Duration |
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From : 27 محرم AH - To : 28 محرم AH
From : 30 مارس AD - To : 31 مارس AD |
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1424 AH
2003 AD |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
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Researchers
| حمادة الوشمي | AI-Washmi, N/A | Investigator | | |
| نجيب رسول | Rasul, N/A | Investigator | | |
| رشاد بنتان | Bantan, N/A | Researcher | | |
| أحمد رفعت | Rifaat, N/A | Researcher | | |
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