Environmental Study about Sirte Sabkhas Impact on The Surface Salinity at Western Coastal of Libya Using MODIS Satellite Techniques

Dawi Muftah Ageel

doi:10.59743/jmset.v9i2.144

Authors

Dawi Muftah Ageel Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Elmergib University, Khoms, Libya.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59743/jmset.v9i2.144

Keywords:

Environmental study, Modis, Surface Salinity, Sabkhas, Sirte

Abstract

In this study, MODIS sensor techniques were used because of their quality images, and their data is available for seven years (2015-2021) to surface salinity in the study area. It was discovered that Sirte Sabkhas contributed to the surface salinity of the Libyan western coast. Surface salinity degrees were more intense in the summer and spring seasons and less in the winter and autumn seasons due to the feeding of Sirte Sabkhas. The south, southeast, and southwest winds had an important role in Sirte Sabkhas's effect on surface salinity on the western coast. The differences between salinity values during study seasons are considered evidence of the Sabkhas' impact.

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