Hydrological and Morphotectonic Indices of the Al-Bint, Al-Zaafaran, and Rud Dakhana Basins in Northeastern Maysan Governorate Using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Abstract

This study aims to resolve the hydrological and morphotectonic indications of the Al-Bint, Al-Zaafaran, and Rud Dakhana basins, situated in northeastern Maysan Governorate, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing methods, on account of their leading capacities mistakenly and efficiently resolving the unrefined traits of seepage basins. The study relied on Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and subsidiary metaphors to extract the seepage network and resolve morphometric traits, in addition to canny various hydrological and morphotectonic indications, in the way that seepage density, consequence percentage, and pan shape limits. This was done to label in consideration of terrestrial and fundamental controls on watershed development and surface drainage patterns. The results disclosed clear relating to space difference in the principles of the studied indications between the three basins, indicating dissimilarities in tectonic influence and topographic traits, and their affect the hydrological nature of the basins. The verdicts further confirmed the influence of GIS and detached feeling methods in providing correct spatial databases that maybe relied upon in water money administration studies and flood hazard alleviation.The study concludes that merging GIS and detached discerning shows an main scientific form for judging seepage basins and resolving their hydrological and morphotectonic project, contributing to incidental preparation and tenable growth in the study area.