Title: Sand Dunes in Kuwait, Morphometric and Chemical Characteristics
Abstract:Abstract There are around 2,304 sand dunes scattered within seven dune fields in Kuwait. The longest barchanoid chain dune in Kuwait is 2400 m and 900 m. All the dunes in Kuwait were mapped, sampled, ...Abstract There are around 2,304 sand dunes scattered within seven dune fields in Kuwait. The longest barchanoid chain dune in Kuwait is 2400 m and 900 m. All the dunes in Kuwait were mapped, sampled, and analyzed. This chapter passes through dunes in Kuwait covering the following: The dunes mapping. The dune migrations using satellite images. The chemical properties include Mineralogical properties. X-ray diffraction (major and minor trace elements). Micro-inclusions within Aeolian particles. The physical properties include The particle size analysis. Statistical properties. Particle micro-features. BET surface area. Perimeter and diameter. This chapter covers all aspects regarding sand dunes in Kuwait; therefore, this chapter will be a key reference for future studies tackling aeolian landforms in Kuwait and regional areas.Read More