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Preliminary Geophysical Investigation for Suggested Water Harvesting Sites in the Northern Jordanian Badia
Hani Al-Amoush, Rida Al-Adamat, Saad AlAyyash, Odeh Al-Meshan, Zahir Rawjefih, Akram Shdeifat, Adnan Al-Harahsheh and Mohammed Al-Farajat
Corresponding Author: Hani Al-Amoush
Submitted: March 28, 2012
Accepted: April 30, 2012
Published: May 15, 2012 |
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In this study, an integration of geophysical survey methods including Vertical Electrical Sounding
(VES), ground geo-magnetic methods and soil-samples texture analysis were performed at selected suggested
water harvesting sites in the Northern Jordanian Badia to investigate and characterize the shallow subsurface
stratigraphic sequences and structures. The preliminary results of geoelectrical investigations provided general
picture about the nature of subsurface stratigraphical sequences at each surveyed site. Moreover, the results of
ground geo-magnetic investigations indicated to the presence of near-surface subsurface faults that could play
a negative role for establishing water harvesting dams at Al-Subhi-1 site and to a lesser extent at Al-Ghulaisi
site. The soil textural analysis of Al-Subhi-1 site was found to be of a loamy sand type, whereas the other five
sites were found to be of a clayey loam type. However, further high resolution geophysical techniques including
the use of low-frequency Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) and 2D-Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
are recommended to conclusively decide if these sites are suitable or not for water harvesting.
Key words: Badia, geophysical, jordan, soil, water harvesting, ,
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Hani Al-Amoush, Rida Al-Adamat, Saad AlAyyash, Odeh Al-Meshan, Zahir Rawjefih, Akram Shdeifat, Adnan Al-Harahsheh and Mohammed Al-Farajat, . Preliminary Geophysical Investigation for Suggested Water Harvesting Sites in the Northern Jordanian Badia. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (05): 560-569.
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