Open AccessAnalysis of the slopes of Jambour Anticline in Kirkuk and its Effect on Soil Formation using Remote Sensing (RS) Data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Author(s) -
Ali Musthafa Kamil,
Zahraa M.A. Al-Ibadi,
Rasha A.K. Al-Hammadani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/722/1/012034
Subject(s) - anticline , landform , geology , erosion , curvature , physical geography , geomorphology , shadow (psychology) , hydrology (agriculture) , geography , geometry , mathematics , geotechnical engineering , structural basin , psychology , psychotherapist
The area slope was studied according to several classifications and the matching, as well as studying the direction of the slope, the study found the direction south-east and south is prevalent in the region, because of the origin of tectonic processes, responsible for the emergence of the Jampour Anticline and the slope receding, it appears that most of the slopes in the region correspond to the directions of the river valleys, these slopes increased the speed of efficacy of riverine operations, resulting in an increase in the movement of surface materials. The shadow of the hills was also analyzed, and medium shade areas came first, followed by many shade areas, as well as studying the degree of curvature, it was found that straight, flat shapes outnumber convex and concave shapes if they reached 42.5%. The soil of the area was also studied according to Al-Ta‘i’s classification, the area soil was cultivated according to its potential for agriculture and grazing, the soil will be good for grazing, animals and forests grow due to water and wind erosion.