Geoenvironmental changes along Gamasa-Baltim coast, north of the Nile Delta, Egypt

Auteur :
EL-ASMAR, H.M.

Description :
The geomorphology of the coastal area between Gamasa and Baltim reveals 4 units : beach, strand plain, coastal sand dunes and interdune depressions. The landuse-landcover classification of the study area reveals 6 classes. The change detection using satellites images of TM-1990 and SPOT-1995 reveals the increase in irrigation canals, reclamation cultivation and construction of fish ponds. Some future environmental hazards may threaten the development of the coastal area : coastal erosion, shoreline retreat, sand movement. Such hazards may impede the reclamation activities and the expansion of tourism projects.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie, issn : 0372-8854, 2000, vol. 44, n°. 1, p. 59-73, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 14 ref.

Date :
2000

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Stuttgart, Gebruder Borntraeger