Volume 8 Issue 1

Published: 2025-06-25

Contents


Article
The Using of the Resistivity and Gravity Geophysical Methods in the Detection of the Subsurface Geology in Asky Mosul

Muneef M. Al-Mahjoob, Bashar A. Mahmoud, Ayman M. Ahmed

Present research includes application of the methods of electrical resistivity and gravity to explore and determine the subsurface geology in a part of the Asky Mosul area situated to the...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39203

Pages: 1-13
The Effect of Adjacent Magnetic Sources on the Interpretation of Magnetic Anomalies

Abdaladeem M. Al Mashhadani,

In interpreting magnetic profiles from the aeromagnetic map of Iraq, it is usually assumed that the observed anomalies are caused by homogeneous magnetic bodies forming the basement that is...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39227

Pages: 44-53
Local Shortening of Folds and Detachment Surface Depth withExamples from the Foreland Belt of Iraq

Nabeel K. Al-Azzawi,

The percentage of local shortening of the Foreland Folds is quantified on the basis of simple geological trend and calculations of appropriate mathematical approaches. The quantification method...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39222

Pages: 34-43
Structure and Geomorphology of Shaikhan Anticline- Northern Iraq

Alaa N. Hamdoon, Nabeel K. Al-Azzawi,

Tectonic analysis of the Shaikhan Anticline in northern Iraq has been carried out using the available remote sensing data. The interpretation of aerial photographs and satellite images was...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.65696

Pages: 54-63
A Theoretical Study Using Geographic Information Systems to Harvest Rain Water in Kand Structure Area Northern Iraq

Bashar M. Al-Shakergee,

In order to reach to the fundamental basis of this research, a theoretical study was carried out for a suitable application of rainwater harvesting in the seasonal valleys. Wadi AL-Malh were...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39211

Pages: 14-24
Indirect Evaluation of Chemical Composition in Illite/

Khalid J. Aswad, Faraj H. Tobia,

A total number of 22 samples representing the Jurassic Formations (Hussainiyat, Amij and Muhaiwir) from the clastic units were collected and used for mineralogical studies....

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39197

Pages: 1-11
Biostratigraphy of the Balambo Formation (Lower Cretaceous ) in Jebel Azmer – Sulaimaniya Area, Northeastern Iraq

Rund A. Hammoudi, Tarik S. Abawi,

The Balambo Formation (Lower Cretaceous), exposed on Jebel Azmer in Sulaimaniya area northeastern Iraq, consists mainly of well bedded hard limestone. Outcrop of 224 m of the upper part of the...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39215

Pages: 24-33
Facies Analysis and Sedimentary Model of Burdigalian Stagein Kor Mor Well No.3, Kirkuk Area-Iraq

Thamer A. Aghwan, Nadia A. Abdul Rahman,

The present study describes the sucessions of the Burdigalian stage, which includes: Euphrates, Dhiban Formations and intervening of Serikagne Formation with Euphrates Formation. Numerous...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39220

Pages: 25-40
Adverse Impact of Al-Khoser River upon Tigris River at Outfall Area

Hazi m J . Al-Nuaimy, Mohammed F.O. Khattab, Mazin N. Fadhel,

The present study included assessing current pollution of Al-Khoser by heavy metals and bacteria, which is one of the largest tributaries of the Tigris river in the left bank within Mosul city. The...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39226

Pages: 41-55
Diagensis and Factor Analysis of Sandstones of Injana Formation in Selected Sections Northern Iraq

Nabil Y. Al-Banna, Thamer A. Aghwan,

Three sections of Injana Formation are studied in selected areas at Northern Iraq. Tewenty seven samples of sandstone are chosen for point counting and diagensis studies. The classification of...

DOI: 10.33899/earth.2008.39210

Pages: 11-23