The article reviews the state of knowledge about distribution, sizes, dynamics, and ages of
all sand seas (N= 6) and dune fields (N= 10) in Egypt (1,001,450 km2). However …

Sand dune movements pose potential hazards against various land use activities in Egypt.
To avoid or to minimize the hazards associated with sand dunes, it is critical to determine …

Land degradation and environmental impacts are major impediments to the utilization of
land in many arid and semiarid regions of the world and are a major issue in the …

Among the other coastal lakes of the Mediterranean northern coast of Egypt, Bardawil Lake
is a unique lagoon, as it is fed only by seawater. The lagoon is composed of two main …

Sinai Peninsula, as a vital strategic region, is prioritized in the recent government
sustainable development program. Availability of potable water is essential for any effort of …

One of the most famous problem faces the coastal agricultural area is the saline-water
intrusion from sea. This study endeavors at detailing the prevailing subsurface conditions …

Bardawil Lake and the surrounding sabkhas are located centrally along the coastal front of
the Mediterranean coast of northern Sinai. The lake is also known as sabkha, due to …

Sand dunes move in different magnitudes and directions. The measurement of dune
movements has followed two approaches: field and remote sensing techniques. Field …

Northwest Sinai is characterized by a semiarid climate and due to insufficient surface water
resources; Quaternary aquifer is the main water supply. The Quaternary groundwater exists …

The present study aims to assess the quality of water wells scattered in the northern part of
the province of Sinai, and estimate their suitability for use in irrigation of agricultural crops as …