A study of non-diatom algal species composition in twelve sites from Greater Zab River path within Erbil Province, was carried out April 2021 to January 2022 with monthly sample collection studied sites. Among them site 4,5,6,7 and 9 are the first for this area. The 112 different algae belong 33 genera, 25 families, 13 orders 4 divisions have been identified. predominant genera included Spirogy...

The Bradost and Chinara mountains are two well-known geomorphic features in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR), forming anticlines, besides Shireen Sare Musa which located north of anticline, all four anticlines trend NW – SE. dissected by Greater Zab River that swings along its course within due to tens very old landslides and/or plunges. studied different thrust faults, extend for a few kilomet...

Groundwater is one of the most crucial drinking water sources in Kurdistan. Development, urbanization, and human activities Erbil have led to a decline amount quality groundwater. This research aims investigate examine groundwater Kaniqrzhala (Erbil dumpsite) central basin Erbil, as well impact landfill this region. The investigation encompasses around 27 wells. static level assessed movement r...

This study aims to assess radon levels in the water of Lower Zab River. Knowing concentrations is crucial for understanding potential risks human health and implementing protective measures. ARAD7-H2O detector has been used measure concentration 28 samples from River Kurdistan Region Iraq. Results show that activity ranged 0.5 4 Bq.L−1, with an average 0.61 resulting annual effective dose (AED)...

A significant amount of the ongoing shortening between Eurasian and Arabian plates is accommodated within Zagros Fold-Thrust Belt. However, spatial temporal distribution active belt, especially in its NW part, not yet well constrained. We determined depositional ages uplifted river terraces crossing belt along Greater Zab River using luminescence dating. Kinematic modeling fault-related fold wa...

Abstract Stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes were used as natural tracers to identify spatial-temporal control on groundwater wells recharge basic physico-chemical parameters between lower Zab Tigris river South of AlShirqat city-Iraq. the search aimed study relationships in isotope compositions evaluate source recharge. Seven water samples analyzed for stable two periods, (dry wet), 2021. Ther...