3637383940414239 of 46
CiteExportLink to record
Permanent link

Direct link
Cite
Citation style
  • apa
  • ieee
  • modern-language-association-8th-edition
  • vancouver
  • Other style
More styles
Language
  • de-DE
  • en-GB
  • en-US
  • fi-FI
  • nn-NO
  • nn-NB
  • sv-SE
  • Other locale
More languages
Output format
  • html
  • text
  • asciidoc
  • rtf
Geomorphological perspective of geodiversity: A case study of Al–Zubaidat area, east of Misan Governorate (Iraq)
Department of Geography, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babil 51001, Iraq.
Department of General Sciences, University of Misan, Amarah, Misan 62001, Iraq.
Civil Engineering and Built Environment Department, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, UK.
Civil Engineering and Built Environment Department, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, UK.
Show others and affiliations
2025 (English)In: International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, ISSN 2577-4441, Vol. 13, no 4, p. 616-637Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This research investigates the geodiversity of the AL-Zubaidat region in Southeastern Iraq, with a focus on its geomorphological and hydrological characteristics. This information helps researchers identify suitable locations for natural reserves, thereby enhancing the protection of Iraqi biodiversity. The region attracts eco-tourism visitors, benefiting the economy and providing various scientific, cultural, educational, and aesthetic benefits. This research employed the geoinformatics methodology for geospatial analysis, constructing a comprehensive geodatabase, categorizing spatial features through topographic, geological, and hydrological maps, and correlating data with satellite imagery and elevation models. Geodiversity was classified according to physical parameters and international criteria, with the final classification attributes formulated utilizing maps, field photographs, and geodatabases. The research employed specific parameters to analyze the geomorphometric and slope diversity of the Al-Zubaidat area watersheds. The study area in Al-Zubaidat comprises dome-shaped hills, tertiary geological formations, valleys, and badlands. The area encompasses 782.308 km2 and shall consist of three principal watersheds (Al-Sharhani, Abu-Ghraibat, and Al-Shakak), as well as 12 sub-watersheds. The watershed perimeter is correlated with the circulating ratio, form factor, and elongation ratio, with larger perimeters generally indicating larger basin areas. The region encompasses low-slope terrain, with elevated slope values in the northern sections, especially in the headwaters. Geoheritage, geodiversity, geoconservation, and geoparks can facilitate sustainable development, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster cultural diversity. These initiatives are crucial for policymakers and regional stakeholders in semi-arid and developing regions, particularly in Southeast Asia, to enhance income and protect vulnerable natural resources. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2025. Vol. 13, no 4, p. 616-637
Keywords [en]
geomorphology, geodiversity, geosite, geoheritage, AL–Zubaidat area
National Category
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Research subject
Soil Mechanics
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-115833DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgeop.2025.11.002OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-115833DiVA, id: diva2:2022031
Note

Full text: CC BY-NC-ND license;

Available from: 2025-12-16 Created: 2025-12-16 Last updated: 2025-12-16

Open Access in DiVA

fulltext(7789 kB)18 downloads
File information
File name FULLTEXT01.pdfFile size 7789 kBChecksum SHA-512
7756426c653c28761bea2c7af013cb321251157497dcdacb87c540e47972a31101cd60ef39d7702a632bd30e4cb2bb649aa70672b73d6104ddb0583cb209bb4f
Type fulltextMimetype application/pdf

Other links

Publisher's full text

Authority records

Al-Ansari, Nadhir

Search in DiVA

By author/editor
Al-Ansari, Nadhir
By organisation
Mining and Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

Search outside of DiVA

GoogleGoogle Scholar
The number of downloads is the sum of all downloads of full texts. It may include eg previous versions that are now no longer available

doi
urn-nbn

Altmetric score

doi
urn-nbn
Total: 479 hits
3637383940414239 of 46
CiteExportLink to record
Permanent link

Direct link
Cite
Citation style
  • apa
  • ieee
  • modern-language-association-8th-edition
  • vancouver
  • Other style
More styles
Language
  • de-DE
  • en-GB
  • en-US
  • fi-FI
  • nn-NO
  • nn-NB
  • sv-SE
  • Other locale
More languages
Output format
  • html
  • text
  • asciidoc
  • rtf