Study of Groundwater Depletion Caused by Agricultural Activities in the Murzuq Region Using Remote Sensing Techniques

Authors

  • Fouzi Abu Al.qasim Almakhzoom Libyan Center for Environmental Studies, Research, and Technology, Sabratha, Libya
  • Omar Ahmed Sharif Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Wadi Al-Shati University, Brak Al-Shati, Libya
  • Wejdan Abu Al.qasim Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Wadi Al-Shati University, Brak Al-Shati, Libya

Keywords:

Groundwater, Water Depletion, Remote Sensing, Murzuq, Agricultural Activity

Abstract

The Murzuq region, specifically in the area between Ghadduwah and Traghan. The research adopts a descriptive-analytical approach utilizing remote sensing techniques through the analysis of Landsat 5 satellite imagery for the years 1990, 2002, and 2017. The results reveal a steady expansion of agricultural land, reaching its peak in 2017 with an increase of 6.09% compared to earlier periods. This expansion has exerted significant pressure on the non-renewable groundwater aquifer in the study

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Published

22-05-2026

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Almakhzoom ف. ., Sharif ع., & Al.qasim و. (2026). Study of Groundwater Depletion Caused by Agricultural Activities in the Murzuq Region Using Remote Sensing Techniques. Sahel Almarifah Journal for Humanities and Applied Sciences, 2, E–373 . Retrieved from https://ojs.academy.edu.ly/index.php/JKCHAS/article/view/647

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Vol. 2 (2026)

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